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Russell C. Coile, Jr.
Born in Annapolis, Maryland on Nov. 5, 1943
Departed on Nov. 10, 2003 and resided in Washington, TX.
Celebration of his life.: Saturday Nov. 15, 2003
Russell Cleven Coile, Jr., one of the nation’s top healthcare management consultants, died Nov. 10, 2003, of complications from brain cancer. He was 60.
Coile was a pioneering health futurist, spotting trends and advising hospitals, physicians’ groups and health plans across the country for more than two decades. In 2002, he was named one of the top 100 health leaders in America by Modern Healthcare magazine.
Coile has written 10 books, including “The New Hospital” (1986) in which he urged doctors and healthcare executives to prepare for developments from the rise of managed care to the aging of the population to the consolidation of the hospital industry. In “The Paperless Hospital, ” (2002) he encouraged hospitals to use Internet-based technologies to reduce costs and reinvent healthcare delivery.
Coile was also the author of “Futurescan, ” the award-winning annual report on industry trends sponsored by the American Hospital Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. For the last 15 years, he published a monthly newsletter, “Russ Coile’s Health Trends.”
Coile gave more than 50 seminars and speeches annually to national healthcare organizations and clients including Fortune 500 firms.
He was the past president of the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development of the American Hospital Association and received their annual award for professional excellence in 2003. He served on the boards of the Center for Health Design and the Public Health Institute, as well as on the editorial advisory boards of several publications, including Managed Care Outlook, Nurse Week and Healthcare Market Strategist.
Before forming his own consulting firm, The Health Forecasting Group, Coile established the industry’s first corporate futures program as director of the Center for Health Management Research at the Lutheran Hospital Society of Southern California.
A serious distance runner, he finished 43 marathons and 17 ultra-marathons, including the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run. He was an avid golfer and fan of hot-rod cars and trucks.
Coile earned a B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University and an M.B.A. in Health Services Administration from the George Washington University, where he was selected as “Alumni of the Year” in 2002.
Born and raised near Annapolis, Maryland, he worked as a regional health planner and healthcare consultant in Minneapolis, the San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles and Dallas. In 2001, he and his wife, Nancy, moved to the town of Washington in the rolling hills of central Texas.
Coile had been battling brain cancer for seven months, but continued giving speeches and writing until just two weeks before his death. He died Monday afternoon at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Bryan, Texas, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife; his mother, Peg Wallace of Annapolis; father, Russell Coile Sr., of Pacific Grove, CA; daughter, Courtney Coile of Sudbury, MA; son, Zachary Coile of Washington, D.C.; step daughters, Amanda and Ariel Angelotti of Austin, TX; brothers, Chris Coile of Stevensville, MD, Jon Coile of Severna Park, MD, and Andrew Coile of Pacific Grove; sister, Jennifer Coile of Hollister, CA; and a grandson, Nathaniel Roman of Sudbury.
A celebration of his life is planned for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Brenham Country Club in Brenham, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The Russ Coile Future of Healthcare Lecture Fund, c/o St. Joseph Regional Health Center, 2801 Franciscan Drive, Bryan, TX 77802.
Angela "Angel" Lynn Sowders
(April 11, 1981 - May 11, 2012)
Funeral services for Angela "Angel" Sowders, 31 of Giddings, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Giddings with Kevin Mahr officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, May 14, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Angel passed away during the early morning hours of Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin following a sudden illness.
Angela Lynn Sowders was born on April 11, 1981 in La Grange, Texas. She graduated from Giddings High School in 1999 and was employed as a Certified Medication Aid with Oakland Manor Nursing Center. Angel enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, spending time with her family and loved the simple things in life.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence "C.E." & Geneva Ables and an uncle, Dennis Ables.
Angel is survived by her mother, Ina Sowders of Giddings; three brothers, Kenneth & Diane Sowders of Hobbs, NM, Bobby Sowders & Lisa Munoz of Giddings and Douglas & Heather Sowders of Giddings; sister, LeAnn Ables & Derrick Jackson of Giddings; Lauren Sowders of Smithville, nieces and nephews, Chelsea Delgado of Giddings, Jeremias Delgado of Giddings, Roman Sowders of Hobbs, Bessie Sowders of Hobbs, Kenneth Sowders Jr. of Hobbs, Taylor Sowders of Houston, Dakota Sowders of Ft. Worth, Peyton Sowders of Ft. Worth, Emily Sowders of Giddings, Shiloh Sowders of Giddings, Kayden Sowders of Colorado, D'Anthony Jackson of Giddings and D'Vonte Jackson of Giddings; godson, D'Marquise Jackson of Giddings; aunts & uncles, Barbara & David Shrauner of Del Rio, Billy & Jeannie Ables of Hobbs, Ray & Sandra Ables of Hobbs and Janie Johnson of Austin; cousins, Meagan Johnson of Austin & Keith Johnson of Georgia as well as other relatives and many friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kenneth Sowders, Bobby Sowders, Douglas Sowders, Ray Ables, Johnny Ables, Derrick Jackson, Damian Peyton and LeAnn Ables.
Memorials may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation or the charity of one's choice.
Pete V. Krolczyk, Jr.
August 24, 1944 - May 14, 2004
Pete V. Krolczyk, Jr., 59 passed peacefully into eternal rest Friday, May 14, 2004 in Trinity Medical Center in Brenham, TX.
He was born August 24, 1944 to Peter Victor and Rosie (Jozwiak) Krolczyk, Sr. A native Houstonian, Pete moved to Chappell Hill, TX in 2002, fulfilling his lifelong dream of living the country life with 40 acres, but no mule. Pete was a local employee of Centerpoint Energy for 38 years. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. He married Evelyn Knapik August 29, 1965 and together they raised two children, Peter and Christian.
Pete is survived by: his beloved wife, Evelyn Krolczyk of Chappell Hill; daughter, Christian Krolczyk of Chappell Hill; son, Peter Krolczyk of Houston and his fiancé Krissy Brown; grandson, Matthew Burgess; sisters and their husbands, Martha and Richard Neal of Caldwell, Bibianne and Benny Kujawa of Katy; nieces and nephews, Vince, Penny, Pam, DeAnn, Carey, Blake, Kim; mother-in-law, Magdalen Knapik. Also, he is survived by his adoring gang of “outlaws”, Jim and Bobbie Knapik, Janet and Gordon Cunningham, Tom and Beth Knapik, Charles Knapik, Michael and Cathy Knapik, Rachel and Scott Breen, Felicia and Jeff Thomas, Ginia and Jack Duffy; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
The Krolczyk family will receive friends beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004 with Prayer Vigil at 7:00 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel with Deacon Dan Nowak officiating.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Chappell Hill with Father Eugene Shepard as celebrant.
Pallbearers will be The Men of Sub Station Projects, Centerpoint Energy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Stanislaus Alter Society, FM 1371, Chappell Hill, TX 77426 or St. Pius X Development Fund, 811 Donovan, Houston, TX 77091.
Funeral services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham.
Hildagard (Boeker) Lange
November 2, 1924 - March 16, 2020
Hildagard Boeker Lange of Burton passed away March 16, 2020. Viewing will be Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. until noon at Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Eugene Glen Muehlbrad
January 20, 1932 - March 19, 2020
Eugene Muehlbrad, 88 of Burton, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home. Viewing will be Friday, March 20 from noon until 6 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. There will be a private family graveside service at LaBahia Cemetery.
Florence Jo Wetzel
July 21, 1929 - March 11, 2020
Florence Jo Wetzel, formerly of Houston, TX, and retired to Brenham, TX passed from this earth on March 11, 2020. She was born in Runge, TX, July 21, 1929 to Richard Otto (Dick) Timm, and Viola Clara Murray Timm. She was the third of four daughters, Billie Jeffryn, Lora Louise, and Mary Jacqueline.
Elliot Thomas Krolczyk, Jr.
February 2, 1984 - March 3, 2020
Thomas Krolczyk, 36, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2020, at Kingwood Medical Center.
Thomas was born on February 2, 1984, in Houston, to parents Elliot Sr. and Loretta (Kenney) Krolczyk. Thomas and his siblings grew up around Houston and Katy. As a child, he played baseball and enjoyed playing outside with his sister. While in high school, Thomas met future wife Kathy Ann Trevino. He also got to know a group of friends that he remained close with to this day. They still enjoyed getting together and talking about the old days.
Thomas worked as a plumber, and more recently was self-employed. He was very handy and hand-made many projects such as his flags and tables for family and friends. He seemed to be able to fix anything. In his spare time, when he wasn’t deer hunting or out finding his new favorite fishing spot, he was in the garage tinkering on his pick-up and singing along with the radio. He was a longtime fan of rap and country music, but recently he had taken a strong interest in bluegrass and was a huge fan of Tyler Childers. His family and friends often complained about hearing the same five songs over and over.
As a child Thomas was very close to his grandfather, Henry, who gave him the nickname “TomKat”. Thomas had an uncanny talent for impressions, and would often mimic Grandpa’s unique expressions such as “Got ‘don mighty!”. Thomas was a jokester and could always be counted on to be silly and lighten the mood. He was full of hilarious quips and jokes. He would tease his children and niece and nephews to make them laugh, calling them “Bro” or telling them they were being “a real character”.
Thomas’ family was the most important thing in his life. He was very involved raising his children, he never missed a soccer or baseball game. He was a huge Astros fan and enjoyed taking the whole family to games in Houston. He attended all of the Krolczyk family reunions and stayed in touch with his extended family.
Being the middle child, Thomas had learned early in life to be a peacemaker. He had a gift for bringing people together and putting them at ease, even in a tense or uncomfortable situation. Thomas’ good natured personality and good sense of humor won him many friends. He was the type of person who never met a stranger. Thomas was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Thomas is survived by his wife Kathy; their children Alyssa, Benjamin, and Caroline; his parents Elliot Sr. and Loretta; siblings Crystal (husband Rene) and Jacob; niece and nephews Carmen, Alex, and Wesley; aunts and uncles Chris and Francis, Joe and Kelly, Rick and Susan, Victor and Margie, Anthony and Cybil, Aunt April, Uncle Timothy; his Grandpa Jack; numerous cousins and extended family members, and furry family members Tiki and Rex.
Thomas is preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Jennie Krolczyk, Shirley Foretich (husband Bob), and Judy Kenney.
Serving as pallbearers are Thomas’ friends and family, Paul, Rigo, Jacob, Rick, Adam, Rene, Joe, Stephen and Reed.
Please join the family for visitation at Brenham Memorial Chapel on Thursday, March 12, 2020, starting at 5:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. the rosary will be recited, followed by a time to share memories of Thomas and celebrate his life.
On Friday, March 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., funeral mass will be held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill, Texas, with Father Jozef Musiol, SDS, JCD, as celebrant. Following the mass, Thomas will be laid to rest in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
If you’d like to make a donation in memory of Thomas, please consider the GoFundMe Memorial account for Thomas Krolczyk to help his family.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Richard Ed Foster
July 4, 1945 - February 29, 2020
Richard Ed Foster age 74 of Bryan, Texas passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 4, 1945 to Edward and Mabel (Evans) Foster.
Richard graduated from Permian High School in Odessa, Texas, University of Texas Arlington, Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas with a Master of Science degree in Biology.
Richard retired from Exxon after 33 years of dedicated service as both a research technician and operator. After studying as a graduate student, Richard traveled to the rainforest of Colombia collecting and identifying aquatic and entomological organisms. He then worked as a Park Ranger in both the Everglades and the Grand Canyon, and taught school in Elkhart, Texas.
Richard is survived by his wife Carolyn F. Foster, children; Amy D. Foster, Gregory A. Foster and wife Michelle, and grandchildren; Alayna and Carissa Foster.
Richard lived an exemplary life. He was a man of his word. He was always a supportive and loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a heart of gold, always giving of himself. He had a tenderness for the elderly and could often be found adopting an older neighbor. Richard loved many things in life. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and politics. He loved history and could tell you about any battle ever fought. He was a teacher at heart and if you wanted to learn, he was a willing and thorough instructor. He will be greatly missed, but his teachings regarding living a life of integrity will live on through his children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M., Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Brenham Memorial Chapel with Pastor Michael Weaver officiating.
Family has asked that memorials be giving is his honor to the Wounded Warrior Project. www.supportwoundedwarriorproject.org
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer Street, Brenham. 979.836.3611
