A beloved centenarian, Selma Wehring Danklefs, of Rosenberg peacefully left this earth on April 24, 2013. "Aunt Selma" as she was known by many, and loved by all who knew her, was born September 29, 1912 on a farm in Cottonwood Community. She was the fourth of six daughters born to William F. and Emma Broecker Wehring.

Selma attended Cottonwood School, Rosenberg High School and Blinn College where she enrolled in business courses. She was of the generation that lived through the Great Depression, WWII and witnessed amazing inventions of the 20th Century, which when asked she thoughtfully replied, "paved roads, electricity, automobiles, running water and in her words 'the telephone that was much better than a TV." Selma enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, volunteering and helping others. She was an excellent bookkeeper and an accomplished seamstress. She loved the outdoors - tending to her yard, feeding the birds and caring for her cat, Mr. Pete. She was a great cook and was well known for her homemade cream puffs, as well as many other desserts.


On Dec. 7, 1935 she married her one true love, Clarence Danklefs, of Garwood, Tx. They settled in Rosenberg where they had a successful rice farming business. They enjoyed nearly 55 years of married life together until his passing in 1990. Together, they established many life long friendships, enjoyed their nieces and nephews, traveled to many exotic locations including Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Europe to mention a few.


Selma was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Rosenberg, Chapter 429 of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Fort Bend Museum Association and Docents, The Federation of Republican Women, The Rosenberg Women's Club and The Rosenberg Railroad Museum.


Selma's sweet nature and loving kindness were exceeded only by her generosity to many groups and individuals who were and still are awed by her example.


She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence, and all of her sisters, Nannie Zunker, Paula Wehring, Elsa Cumings, Olga Wehring (infant) and Adele Leissner; by her nieces Evelyn Legendre and Laverne Rand and by nephew Alfred Zunker, Jr.


She is survived by nieces Nancy Bartosh, Carol Kalinowski and husband Neal; nephew Louis Cumings III and wife Elinore. Also surviving are nieces Kathryn LeBlanc, Dorothy Freund and husband Troy; four Hausler nephews and their wives: Robert and Frances, Tim and Pat, Billy Wayne and Fran, Larry and Connie. Many great and great grand nieces and nephews, cousins and friends also survive her.


The family will receive visitors on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Graveside service will be Monday, April 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Davis Greenlawn Cemetery, 3900 BF Terry Blvd.(FM 2218) Rosenberg, TX 77471. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 1106 Fourth St. in Rosenberg with the Reverend John R. Black officiating. Pallbearers are Robert Hausler, Kenneth Danklefs, Neal Kalinowski, Michael Legendre, Jon Bartosh and Clint Cumings. Honorary Pallbearers are Neil Banfield, Joe Preisler, and Louis Cumings III.


The family would like to thank C&S Healthcare, the nurses and staffs of Cambridge Square Assisted Living, Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, who took such good care of her, Houston Hospice, especially Joe Hochman, RN, and her roommate Faye Lawrence.


Family and friends may leave messages of condolence at www.garmanycarden.com.


Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Rosenberg, 1106 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, or to Ft. Bend Museum Association Docents, 410 Jackson, Richmond, TX 77469.


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