Cecil Halfmann

Cecil Francis Halfmann, 93, of St. Lawrence, Texas, went to be with our Heavenly Father peacefully holding the hand of his beloved wife and surrounded by family on December 4th, 2023. Wake service and rosary will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Monday December 11, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church followed by burial with Army Honors rendered by Ft. Cavazos Army Honor Guard at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Cecil was born January 27th, 1930, the eldest son of Mack & Emma (Gerngross) Halfmann in Olfen, Texas. In 1939, the family moved to Wall, Texas where he grew up helping his father farm. In February of 1951, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Military Police in Germany during the Korean War.

On October 14th, 1953 Cecil married the absolute love of his life, Wilma Jean Michalewicz in Olfen, Texas. In 1954, they moved to St. Lawrence, Texas where Cecil spent the next 38 years farming. He retired from farming at the age of 65. After retiring he picked up the hobby of carpentry. The Lord blessed him with such talent in his art of wood working, and in return he used that skill for the Lord. He built all types of things for the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He even had the pleasure of making the beautiful Crucifix that hangs behind the altar. He also made statue pedestals, plaques for the stations of the cross, the holy oil curio cabinet, and a stand for the incense thurible just to name a few. He also made many gifts for family and friends.

Throughout their 70 years of marriage, Cecil and Wilma lived life to the fullest and kept Christ the center of their marriage and family. Cecil had a love for music all of his life and had a tune with him wherever he went. He loved to dance, especially to some good ole’ polka music. You could bet your bottom dollar that if there was a polka dance within a 100 mile radius of him (maybe even farther for some Mollie B), that he and Wilma would be there dancing the night away to every single song. Cecil was the past president and member of the St Lawrence Polka and Dance Club.

He was also a devoted member of the St.Lawrence Catholic Church, and a charter member of St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus. Cecil was on the founding committee of the Glasscock County Co-op, a member of the St. Lawrence Cotton Growers, Gun Club, Men’s Society, and served on the committee for the Glasscock County FSA.

Cecil was also involved in helping get the Glasscock Co. Senior Citizen Center established in Garden City.

Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, brother George Halfmann and wife Doris, sister Frances and brother-in-law Buddy Hering, sister Veronica Clark, brother-in-law Edd Plagens, and daughter-in law Mary Kay Halfmann.

Cecil was a devoted husband, a wonderful dad and the best Popo ever. He leaves behind a beautiful family to carry on his legacy starting with his wife of 70 years, Wilma, and his 10 children: Lynn (Jerri) Halfmann, Kay Donna (James “Cookie”)Machicek, Dana (Rick) Gully, Sheila Cook, Butch (Tammy) Halfmann, Emma Lou Russell, Fran (Steve) Havlak, Charlotte (Sammy) Kellermeier, Nathan (Gena) Halfmann, Wendell (Kristin) Halfmann, brothers Leon (JoAnn) Halfmann and Wayne (Barbara) Halfmann, sisters Bernadette Plagens, Mary Jane Mikilik (Harvey), and Janice (Alvin) Niehues, 30 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to Romeboys.org and St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus.

Pallbearers (grandsons): Marcus Halfmann, Wade Machicek, Ryan Machicek, Matthew Gully, Alex Halfmann, Brandon Halfmann, Garrett Kellermeier, Reggie Halfmann, Sam Miller, Seth Miller, Scott Miller, Shay Miller, and Aaron Plummer.

Gift Bearers (grand daughters): Marla Halfmann, Michelle Chastain, Amanda Plummer, Melanie Machicek, Bridget Torres, Tracey Hancock, Andrea Hallmark, Jamie Molai, Marianne Halfmann, Ashley Albert, Elizabeth Frasco, Melissa Martin, Whitney Hejny, Samantha Unnasch, Amber Eggemeyer, Hannah Pugh, and Allison Van De Walle.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com

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