John C. Eixmann died peacefully in his sleep October 15, 2014, in Needville, TX. He was born June 13, 1924, at Cottonwood Community and baptized October 19, 1924, at St. Peter's Evangelical Church in Cottonwood by Rev. Paul Knicker. He was confirmed December 1, 1945, by Rev. Wm. E. Scholze. He married Olie Tielke on August 12, 1945. He served his country as a MP in the Air service group of the Army from 1943 to 1945 in Italy. He worked for HL&P for 40 years as a lineman. After retirement he and Olie enjoyed traveling through the 48 states and Canada. His interests included volunteer work at Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery for many years and also rang the church bell for 28 years. He was always full of humor and will truly be missed.

He is preceded in death by parents, Ida & Paul Eixmann; son, Larry Eixmann; brothers, Fritz, Hugo, Emil, Alvin and Otto Eixmann; and sisters, Tillie Knowles and Dora Vorwerk.

Survivors include wife, Olie, and son, John A. and wife Vickie, and daughter-in-law, Lynelle. His grandchildren include Brad Eixmann and wife Sarah, Chad Eixmann and wife Kristen, Amber Trainum and husband Bryan, and Jill Leung and husband Albert. He is also survived by great grandchildren Lily, Laura and Everitt Eixmann, Caleb Eixmann, Kyla, Gavin, Seth and Hunter Trainum and Tyler and Jacob Leung. He is also survived by sister-in-law Jean Eixmann and brother-in-law and wife John & Pearlene Tielke, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be Brad Eixmann, Chad Eixmann, Bryan Trainum, Albert Leung, Kenneth Tielke and Tim Teykl with Honorary Pallbearers being W. Lee Hedt, Erwin Lingnau, Harvey Mager and Delbert Wendt.

Memorials may be given to Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery Fund.

Visitation will be Friday, October 17, 2014, from 5-7:00 p.m., 3103 School St., Needville, TX 77461.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 9018 Church St., Needville, TX 77461, with Rev. George Kuebler officiating. Burial will follow at Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery.

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

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461 (979)793-4515.