Julius Henry Obenhaus ^{1 2 3 4}

  General Notes:

At the time of the 1880 census, Julius was widowed. he and his daughters were living with his father in Colorado County, Texas. He was a farmer. At the time of the 1900 census, Julius was a farmer in Colorado County, Texas. He owned his farm free of mortgage. His father in law John C. Folts was living with them. Julius was a cattle man. He retired from that occupation in Feb 1927 after 35 years. He was a live long resident of Columbus, Colorado County, Texas. His son Cleve Obenhaus was the informant on the death certificate.

Obenhaus, Julius Henry

Funeral services for Julius Henry Obenhaus, 88, who died Thursday, July 27th, after an illness of five years, were held Friday afternoon at Columbus Funeral Home. Rev. Lewis, pastor of Eagle Lake Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery beside the body of wife who had preceded him in death 25 years before.

Pallbearers were Mr. Obenhaus; grandsons: Ford, Roy, Lavo, Oliver and John Wegenhoft, Durwood Miles and J. L. Obenhaus.

Mr. Obenhaus was born near Columbus January 5th, 1851 and he lived here all of his life. He was married to Miss Louisa Boetica of Columbus, February 11, 1875. Two daughters, Mrs. John Wegenhoft and Mrs. B. F. Miles were born to this marriage. Mrs. Obenhaus died in 1879.

Mr. Obenhaus was married December 4th 1892 to Miss Emma Folts of Columbus. To this union three children were born: Mrs. T. B. Coley of Houston, Mrs. Henry Coley of Houston and J. C. Obenhaus of Columbus. Mrs. Obenhaus died in September 1912.

Mr. Obenhaus became a member of the Methodist church as a youth. Later he moved his membership to Schulenburg, but in 1936 during Rev. Dulaney's ministry here he united with the Columbus Methodist Church.

He is survived by four daughters and one son, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold Obenhaus and Ewald Obenhaus of Weimar; a sister, Mrs. James Walker of Altair.

A pioneer settler of Columbus, Mr. Obenhaus was loved and respected by all who knew him and he had a large host of friends.

Colorado County Citizen, August 3, 1939

OAK GROVE ITEMS

Many hearts grieved last Thursday when the news came that Mr. Julius H. Obenhaus, an almost life-long resident of this community had died. It was known for weeks, even months, that he was in very bad health. In fact, his physical condition warranted no hope of a recovery. Nevertheless, it was a shock. His many friends regretted his passing to "that bourne from which no traveler returns".

Mr. Obenhaus died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia Miles of Columbus, where he had made his home for the past 3 years. The funeral took place Friday afternoon from the Columbus Funeral Home, with interment in the Live Oak Cemetery. The Methodist pastor from Columbus performed the funeral obsequies.

Julius H. Obenhaus was born near Columbus on January 5, 1852, and all his life was spent in that section and in this little community. On February 11, 1875, he was married to Miss Louise Boedker, and there were two children, girls, born to the union, Mrs. John Wegenhoft and Mrs. Julia Miles. In 1878, Mrs. Obenhaus departed leaving Mr. Obenhaus with two tiny little girls. On December 4, 1882, he was married to Miss Emma Folts, who died September 4, 1914.

There were three children born to this union, two girls and one boy, Selma, Vera, and Cleave. Mrs. Obenhaus was almost a life-long member of the Methodist church.

At the time of his death he was 87 years old. He got sick in about 1934 and at that time he was with his son, Cleave. The nature of his illness was rather puzzling and about two years later he moved to his daughter's home, where he has been ever since.

Active ball bearers were six of Mr. Obenhaus' grandsons.

There never was a better man than Mr. Obenhaus, a good father, neighbor and friend. In his younger days he was known to be of a jolly, good-natured disposition. He never intruded upon others, but those who knew him and had his confidence had many helpful talks with him. He was a good, clean man, honest, of upright habits, and true as steel to his many friends. He was never known to speak ill of another, a rare faculty in this day and time. Friendship for this good man was expressed freely during his last days by the many visitors who spent a brief while at his bedside. Assured of a heavenly home above, he was perfectly resigned to go to meet his Creator, with a smile on his face. There were many beautiful floral tributes in evidence, attesting the high esteem to which the deceased was held by his friends and neighbors everywhere.

Mr. Obenhaus is survived by five children, four girls and one boy, as follows: Mrs. John Wegenhoft and Mrs. Julia Miles of Columbus, Mrs. Selma Last of Houston; Mrs. Vera Scheller of Glidden and Cleave Obenhaus of Columbus; two brothers, A. Obenhaus of Oak Grove and "Doc" Obenhaus of Weimar; and one sister, Mrs. Jim Walker of Altair; thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, besides a number of nieces and nephews.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.

GOLDEN LOCKS

Weimar Mercury, August 4, 1939

  Additional Information:

• FindAGrave: Memorial# 47716864.

• Death Certificate Image: here.

Julius married Louisa Boetica on 11 Feb 1875. (Louisa Boetica died in 1878-1879.)

Julius next married Mary Emma Folts, daughter of John Calvin Folts and Sophronia Poston, on 4 Dec 1882. (Mary Emma Folts was born on 3 Mar 1852 in Tennessee,⁷ died on 4 Sep 1914 in , Colorado County, Texas ⁷ and was buried on 5 Sep 1914 in Live Oak Cemetery, Colorado County, Texas ⁸.). The cause of her death was apoplexy.⁵