Melvin E. Ohnheiser, 74, of Bridge City, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.
He was born April 22, 1939, to Joe Ohnheiser and Erna (Kaase) Ohnheiser in LaGrange, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Coastal Guard in 1979, as a Chief Petty Officer E7 Boatswain Mate. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ohnheiser of Bridge City; son, Stephen Ohnheiser of Bridge City; daughter, Theresa Ozio and husband, Mark of Beaumont; daughter, Deborah Vayon and husband, Johnny of Conroe; grandchildren, Ryan Ozio and Tanna Vayon; sister, Doris Opela of Shiner; and brother, Lawrence Ohnheiser of Dickinson.
A private service will be held at a later date. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
Condolences
Stacy Anderson
August 1, 2013
Mr Ohnheiser was one of our beloved patients at Gulf Coast Oncology. I had tge pleasure of being one of his nurses. His kind and gentle smile will forever be in my heart.
Karen Clark
August 1, 2013
So sorry to hear about Uncle Melvin. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Ohnheiser family. Karen and Mike Clark
Karen Clark
August 1, 2013
Karen Clark lit a candle in memory of Melvin E. Ohnheiser
Theresa Ozio-Daughter
August 1, 2013
LIT AN ETERNAL CANDLE IN MEMORY OF MELVIN E. OHNHEISER.LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER,THERESA OZIO
Theresa Ozio-Daughter
August 1, 2013
IN MEMORY OF MELVIN E. OHNHEISER-YOUR BOAT HAS REACHED ITS' FINAL PORT.LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER THERESA, SON-IN-LAW MARK AND GRANDSON RYAN OZIO
Lillian Zimmermann
August 1, 2013
Gilbert and I were so sorry to hear about Melvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Thinking of you, Lillian and Gilbert Zimmermann Georgetown, Texas
Ladell Freudenberg
August 1, 2013
Gene and I send our deepest sympathy to the entire Ohnheiser family. Our hearts are broken . May God bless and keep you close during difficult time. We are so glad that we got to visit with Melvin and all of you at the reunion. Love LaDell and Gene Freudenberg Pflugerville, Texas
Dolly Wolgast
July 31, 2013
DOLLY WOLGAST lit a candle in memory of Melvin E. Ohnheiser
Stephen Ohnheiser
July 30, 2013
Stephen Ohnheiser lit a candle in memory of Melvin E. Ohnheiser
Stephen Ohnheiser
July 30, 2013
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