Bert Edgar Bleil passed away suddenly on March 2, 2014 in Richmond, Texas. Born on July 14, 1938 in Houston, Texas and preceded by his parents Herbert and Margaret Bleil, sisters Patricia Fowler and Marilyn Blenkarn. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Roane Bleil, brothers Dr. Bruce Bleil of Biloxi, Mississippi and the Honorable Judge Charles Bleil of Fort Worth, and two sisters, Jeanne Skinner Russell of Dallas, Texas and Bonnie Hall of Garland, Texas; daughters Diane Fennekohl Chaney and Karen Denise Bleil, brother-in-law G. Grant Roane III and his wife Sheri plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful husband who shared a beautiful life with his devoted wife of nearly forty years, Barbara. She was the love and light of his life and he reminded her daily.

Bert graduated from Rice University and University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Graduate School with a MBA in Corporate Finance. He proudly served in the Air Force Reserve and spent 16 years as a registered representative in a number of NY Stock Exchange member Firms. He was a passionate craftsman and it transcended his love of building homes as president of Bayou Bay Corporation. Once he retired, his love of history lead to research the family ancestry in Fort Bend County. He was instrumental in creating the DeWalt Cemetery Foundation, writing a historical ancestry book and securing a Texas Historical Marker. He worked tirelessly devoting time to family, friends and acquaintance in sharing his love of history with all ages. He was chairman of the Fort Bend County Historical Commission where he made monumental contributions in time and effort, winning numerous awards and honors. Never one to slow down, Bert was active in community affairs and lead an active social life. He never turned down the opportunity to help others with any projects or problems they may have, regardless of complexity or material.

Bert was blessed to have so many good friends including the Wednesday Men's Coffee Group, Joe Bonham, Dave Scott, Alex Adams, Harold Mathis, Tim Cummings and others. Special thanks go to Dr. Robert Satterfield and Dr. Shahid Mallick for their compassionate medical care.

The family would like to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude for the support of all our friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bert E. Bleil may be directed to the DeWalt Cemetery Foundation c/o 646 Shartle Circle, Houston, Texas 77024, or The Friends of the Fort Bend County Historical Commission, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Funeral services and a celebration of life will be conducted on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2 pm at the Dewalt Family Cemetery, 1915 Parkview Lane, Missouri City, Texas.

Condolence messages may be written for the Bleil family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281)342-4671.