Adolph Richard Eckermann, b. 16 Jan 1881, Industry, Austin Co., Texas , d. 24 Oct 1967, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas
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Elise Minna "Lieschen" Straach, b. 26 Oct 1881, Senst, Coswig (Anhalt), Wittenberg Landkreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany , d. 26 Nov 1962, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas
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BIOGRAPHY: from Walter's Funeral Service...
Walter was born in Bracken, Texas, in Comal County, on June 26, 1913, to Adolph and Elise Eckermann. A young Methodist preacher was staying in the Eckermann home at the time. His name was Walter Froehmer. Walter became the young preacher's namesake--perhaps an omen of the godly man he would become. Walter was welcomed into the family by three sisters--Wilhelmenia (Wilna), Anita (Nita), and Lillian who was called May and was but 13 months older than the newest arrival. The group would later welcome Raymond into the family, and then the circle would be complete.
The Eckermanns soon moved to nearby New Braunfels. And then when Walter was nine years old, they took a courageous, bold step - the family moved to another continent. Well - at least it seemed like another continent. It was SAN ANTONIO! Where the people spoke English instead of German, and policemen locked up children who dared to stray from the straight and narrow. Walter was petrified but soon adjusted to city life. He attended Mark Twain Junior High School and Edison High School where he played football.
After high school, he was bitten by the wanderlust bug, and he and buddy, Irwing Davis, and cousin, Homer Klein, "rode the rails" to Chicago TO THE WORLD'S FAIR, where they were eye witnesses to an amazing new invention - the escalator.
Several years later he fell victim to a bug virus even more serious than the wanderlust bug. Uhhh - it was the LOVE bug. Yes, it seems that Woody Smith, his old sparring partner, had a kid sister by the name of Violet. The love bug was far more permanent than the wanderlust bug, it lasted 58 years.
Walter served in the Navy in the final days of WWII. He also served in the San Antonio Fire Department during the 1940's. It was a job he relished - no doubt because of the adventure and daring involved. However, his father did not share is enthusiasm for this job and worried continually about Walter's safety. Finally, in 1947, he prevailed on Walter to throw his lot in with the U.S. Postal Service. It was a wise decision. He loved his job and the men with whom he worked.
It was during this time that Walter's life was touched and changed by his relationship with Jesus Christ. Under the leadership of Grover Lee and Ken Hutchenson and the ministry of Lakeview Baptist Church, his Christian walk governed every aspect of his life.
With mixed emotions he retired in 1977, after 30 years as a United States letter carrier.
But he didn't slow down. Kendalia was home by this time, and he was suited for the country life. Cattle auctions, Kendalia Community Club, Blanco First Baptist Church - these activities became his focus, but not entirely. He was free to travel and pursue and enjoy even more his love for the coutdoor activities - hunting particularly. Although he loved hunting, it was the camaraderie of his hunting companions that made it especially appealing - Jerry, Ernie, Raymond, Elmer, Edwin, Bobby - and then later Rob, Bob, and James.
He also had more time to spend with his grandchildren, Patricia Cecile, Robert Edwin (a namesake), and Alicia Jane, and to participate in their activities - and then later there were the great-grandchildren, Nathan, Andrew, and his latest namesake Jacob Edwin.
On July 30, 1995, at 9:30 in the evening, Walter Edwin Eckermann ended his earthly journey. It was a rich and joyous sojourn, and the Lord Jesus Christ welcomed him and said "Well done, my good and faithful servant. Enter now into the joys of My kingdom."
[S513] Funeral Service Pamphlet "In Memory of Walter Edwin Eckermann", First Baptist Church, (First Baptist Church, Blanco, Texas), [Voigt p. 39], 2 Aug 1995.
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[S24] Autobiography of Adolph Richard Eckermann, Eckermann, Adolph Richard, (Letter: San Antonio, Texas), p. 2 [Eckermann pp. 59-62], 16 Jan 1937 with updates on 22 Jul 1957 and in 195.
[S26] SCISSORTAILS STILL RETURN TO SCHOENAU, Luetge, Geraldine Mittanck, (1985, Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, Texas), p. 17.
Gives birth as 26 Jun 1915. Walter lived in Kendalia, Texas.
[S513] Funeral Service Pamphlet "In Memory of Walter Edwin Eckermann", First Baptist Church, (First Baptist Church, Blanco, Texas), [Voigt p. 39], 2 Aug 1995.
[S26] SCISSORTAILS STILL RETURN TO SCHOENAU, Luetge, Geraldine Mittanck, (1985, Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, Texas), p. 17, 16 Jan 1937 with updates on 22 Jul 1957 and in 195.
Gives birth as 26 Jun 1915. Walter lived in Kendalia, Texas.
1913 - 1995
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