Douglas Moehnke

Doug Moehnke passed away at home on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the age of 70.  He was born on July 1, 1951 in Taylor, TX to Rudolph and Rose (Streit) Moehnke with an older sister Joyce Davidson and brother Robert.  He was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in West Taylor and graduated from Taylor High School while also spending 1 year at Allen Academy in Bryan, TX.

Doug married Joy Wernecke on Feb 27, 1972, and they had two children, Jason and Jeremy.  His career spanned several professions including as the drummer for the traveling band Jimmy Heap & The Melody Masters, a policeman for both Taylor and Thrall, manufacturing farm equipment at Johnson Implements in Thrall, owning and managing a couple different retail stores, and remodeling homes.  He also devoted countless hours to volunteer activities including serving as the Chief of the Thrall Volunteer Fire Department, fundraising for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, serving in various capacities at St John Lutheran Church in Thrall, as well as serving several other programs in the area.  Doug was also a husband for 50 years and the best Dad anyone could ever ask for.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents, sister, brother, nephew, and numerous other family members.  He is survived by his wife, two sons, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, 3 nephews, 4 nieces, 6 great-nieces, 1 great-nephew, cousins and their families.

Pallbearers

Clint Chapman

Chad Chapman

Cole Chapman

Brad Streit

Tim Dowling

Whitney Whitworth

Jason Moehnke

Jeremy Moehnke

Honorary Pallbearers

Jimmy Phillips

Harvey Sladek

Brian Brinkmeyer

Tobry Deleon

Peter King

Dan Flores

Memorials in his honor can be made to the following:

St John Lutheran Church

PO Box 265

Thrall, TX 76578

Thrall Volunteer Fire Dept

PO Box 386

Thrall, TX 76578