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Ueckert, Arthalia Lillian (Frazier) (1923-2021)
Ueckert, Arthalia Lillian (Frazier)
Obituary
2021
Arthalia Lillian Frazier Ueckert, 97, of Bellville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Cypress with her loving family by her side. Arthalia was born December 31, 1923 in Houston, Texas to Garnett and Corene Benignus Frazier. Her mother died in a car accident when she was 2 ½ years old. She was lovingly raised by her Grandpa and Grandma Benignus along with five other cousins. They shared an inseparable bond through life. She was baptized into the Church of Christ in Spring, Texas.
Arthalia graduated from Klien High School in 1942 where she attained the honor of valedictorian. She then received a full scholarship to Rice University. However, she was unable to attend because she did not have the funds needed to support herself through college. Arthalia moved to Houston and went to work for Houston Lighting and Power Company from 1942 to 1948. She attended Massey Business College at night. Arthalia then went to work for Wilson Industries in the accounting department from 1948 to 1953 where she met and later married her husband, Otis Ueckert, on March 15, 1950. From 1953 to 1978, she was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. In 1978, Arthalia went to work for L.D. Brinkman Wholesale Flooring Distributor in Houston and remained there until retiring at the age of 76 in 2000. She moved to Bellville to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, trying new recipes, reading, and any time she could spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arthalia is survived by her two sons, Dean Allen Ueckert and wife, Melanie, of Bellville, and Mark Edwin Ueckert and wife, Shirley, of Bellville; grandchildren, Sam Ueckert of Austin, Lee Ueckert and wife, Allison, of Austin, Brian Ueckert of Cypress, and Jake Ueckert of Bellville, great-grandchildren, Kian, Eris, Lane, Levi, and Luke of Austin. She is also survived by cousins, Nancy Lehmann-Carssow and Jan Zajicek. Arthalia also had five half-sisters and one-half brother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garnett Frazier and Corene Benignus Frazier; former husband, Otis Ueckert; daughter, Cynthia Ueckert; and many cousins. When she was in the hospital, she was asked what she wanted to be called; she replied "Grandma" and when asked what brought her joy, she replied, "her family". Arthalia was always available to any family member who needed her. Visitation was held at 5:00 pm. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Knesek Family Funeral Chapel. A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 10:00 am. with Pastor John Reasons officiating. Interment was held Oak Knolls Cemetery in Bellville. Pallbearers were Nancy Lehmann-Carssow, George Weid, Sam Ueckert, Lee Ueckert, Brian Ueckert, and Jake Ueckert. |
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Ueckert
Arthalia Lillian (Frazier)
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