Funeral services for Charles W. Zwahr, 73, of Guy, TX, are set for 11:30 AM Saturday, August 22, 2020, at First English Lutheran Church in Damon, TX. The family would like to note that out of health and safety concerns during this time, attendees will be limited to 75 family members and masks will be required at the service.  Burial will follow immediately at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery in Damon, TX.  Serving as Pallbearers will be Terry Meuth, Junior Meuth, Jason Zwahr, Gary Mefford, Clifford Vacek, and Leon Meuth.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Harley Zwahr, Allen Zwahr, Michael Kubiak, Frankie Maroul, Butch Janicek, and Kenneth Stavinoha.

Visitation will be open to all from 10-11 AM Saturday, August 22, 2020, at First English Lutheran Church, 3615 CR 264 K, Damon, TX 77430.

Charles Wayne Zwahr was born June 30, 1947, in Bay City, TX, to Alwin Zwahr and Hilda Haar Zwahr. He graduated from Needville High School, Needville, TX, where he met his "first love" and high school sweetheart Joan Ann "Joanie" Maroul. Charles continued his education at Texas A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Education and went on to teach at Needville High School, followed with a long career in farming and ranching.

Charles passed away Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home in Guy, TX, after an extended illness. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and godfather. He was a lifelong member of First English Lutheran Church in Damon, TX. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; Hilda Haar Zwahr and Alwin Zwahr, and sister in law Judy Barak Zwahr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Joan Ann "Joanie" Maroul Zwahr, two brothers, Harley Zwahr, Needville, TX and Allen Zwahr and wife, Kay, Bellville, TX; sisters-in law, Sr. Dorothea Maroul, C.V.I. and Sr. Beatrice Maroul, C.V.I., Houston, TX, Mary Ann Maroul and  Lillie Ann Wigington, Rosenberg, TX, Henrietta Martin and husband, James, College Station, TX, Georgia Tobola Maroul, Rosenberg, TX, and brother-in-law, Edward W. Smith, Needville, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and other relatives.

Memorial donations may be given in his memory to his church, First English Lutheran Church, 3615 CR 264 K, Damon, TX 77430, or to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd.,Houston, TX  77030-4123.

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

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