Eugene
"Duke" Jahnke,
A native Houstonian and retired Houston Fire
Fighter, was received into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on
September 14, 2003 after a valiant battle with cancer. Duke was born on
July 23, 1934 to August and Mollie Jahnke. His parents, 3 sisters and 6
brothers preceded him in death. He especially loved his family and was
never too busy to spend time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Robbie Jackson Jahnke; sons
David and wife Terri, Gary and wife Oti, John and wife Katherine, and
daughter Jan Jahnke Wedgeworth and her husband Doyce. He will also be
greatly missed by his 9 grandchildren: Zech, Micah, Clint, Keith, Andrew,
Ashlee, Jason, Morgan, and Connor. Brothers, Ernie and Olin. Duke loved
his classic cars, gardening, and visiting with the many friends made
throughout life's journey. He served in the Houston Fire Department for 40
years, all the while showing affection and loyalty for the men and women
of his courageous organization. Duke began his fire-fighting career in
1955 and moved through the ranks to retire as Assistant Fire Chief in
1995. He was a member of the Houston Fire Fighters Credit Union Board and
was also an active member at Southwinds Baptist Church. Duke was known as
a husband, father, brother, grandfather, best friend and to many simply,
Chief. He put the wind under our wings and the power of God's love in our
hearts. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday,
September 15, 2003 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North
Freeway, Houston Texas. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 in the chapel of Earthman Resthaven. In lieu
of flowers, contributions can be made to the Southwinds Baptist Church
Youth Building Fund, 16811 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77375
Steven
Scott Jahnke, 59, of Houston, died early Wednesday morning
August 15, 2007 after a 10 month battle with Melanoma Cancer. Steve was
born December 27, 1947 in Houston, Texas. A life-long Houstonian, he
graduated from Reagan High School in 1966. He is survived by his loving
wife of 37 years, Reneé, their four children and their families, Eric
(wife Laura Kay, daughter Reagan), Holley (husband Adam, daughters Abby
and Megan), Laura (husband Jaron, children Grace and Maddox) and Greg
(wife Sharla, children Logan, Lacey, and Caden). He is also survived by
his mother, Fae, sister Laura Hauck and husband Ed, and sister Susan as
well as many other family members. Steve married his wife, Renee', on June
1, 1970 in the Salt Lake Temple where they were sealed for time and all
eternity. From 1967 to 1969 Steve served as a missionary in the
Alaskan-Canadian Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Steve served many callings in the Church. He taught Sunday School
classes, worked with the youth, served in the Houston Texas Temple, and
held various leadership positions. Throughout his life, Steve was heavily
involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Life Scout, and as an
adult received his Woodbadge Award. Steve graduated from the University of
Houston with his BS in Technology in 1978. He followed in his fathers
footsteps proudly serving the City of Houston for over 35 years as a
member of the Houston Fire Department. He taught fire school with his
father, Roe, at Texas A&M University and taught for many years at Houston
Community College in the Fire Technology program. He was a District Chief
and was loved and respected by all. Viewing will be Thursday August 16,
from 5-9pm at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery 13102 North Freeway. Services
Friday August 17 at 10am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 16535 Kleinwood Dr.
Kenneth
Ray Judd, 72, went to rest in the loving arms of our Lord January 7,
2007 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Judd, born on
July 29, 1934 in Halletsville, Texas, was preceded in death by his
parents and siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years,
Marcela Waterwall Judd; their three children, Donald Ray Judd, Oscar
Garcia and wife Silvia, Christella Whitcher and husband Charles; 6
grandchildren, Brittany Rae Judd, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Jeremy Garcia,
Carrie Whitcher Sanguinetti and husband Fredy and Charles Alan Whitcher;
5 great grandchildren, Arielle, Fredy (Trey) and Roger Sanguinetti,
Maddyn and Jordan Johnson along with many nieces and nephews. Mr. Judd
retired from the Houston Fire Department in 1994 after 32 years of
service. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957 aboard
the USS Shangri-La (CVA 38 ). In 1984, Mr. Judd earned the Subline
Degree of a Master Mason and in 1990, he joined the Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine in the Arabian Temple. He was an avid fisherman and hunter but
his passion was Texas Holdem poker. He will be dearly missed by all.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at
Woodlawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to
8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM , Wednesday, January
10, 2007 in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Interment to follow in
Woodlawn Garden of Memories. 