IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Glenrose Brucks

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Saathoff

January 8, 1925 – July 10, 2013

Obituary

Glenrose Georgia Saathoff was born in Hondo on January 8, 1925 to Alfred and Ella Brucks. Glenrose was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith. On September 4, 1941, Glenrose married Arnold Saathoff and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. They began their life together on the farm in the house built by Glenrose's father. She enjoyed a busy life as a homemaker and wife of a farmer and rancher. Glenrose was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. Together she and Arnold raised two daughters, Glenetta and Tangee. Glenrose took pride in her family, helping with her daughters' activities, and caring for her parents. She often worked with Arnold, driving grain trucks when needed, and delivering hot meals to him in the fields. She loved taking care of her home and yard. Glenrose and Arnold enjoyed hosting family barbeques and square dancing with other couples in Hondo. She passed away in Hondo on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the age of 88. Glenrose was preceded in death by her parents and Arnold. She is survived by daughters, Glenetta Saathoff and husband Howard and Tangee Tondre and husband Johnny; grandchildren, Debbi Sprouse and husband Jeff, Doug Saathoff and wife Teresa, Kendall Bain and husband David; great-grandchildren, Kari and Kevin Sprouse, Beau Wheeler, Brucks, Annie and Emily Saathoff; sister, Darlene Nagle; and brothers, Arlie Brucks and wife Jan and John Brucks and wife Lanelle. The family would like to say a special thank you to Glenrose's caretakers: Sylvia Ruiz, Olga Contreras, Hope Campos, Rebecca Pargas and especially Karen Sollock who has been with our family for many years - we truly appreciate all you have done for us. Visitation will be Saturday, July 13, from 5 to 7 p.m, at the Guinn-Horger Chapel. Funeral service will be Sunday, July 14, 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, followed by interment at Hondo Cemetery, Woodmen of the World Section.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

July
13

Guinn-Horger Funeral Home

2006 Avenue M, Hondo, TX 78861

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Service

July
14

St. Paul Lutheran Church

1303 Ave M, Hondo, TX 78861

Starts at 2:00 pm

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