H.R. No. 582
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Eugene Bothe of Brenham on March 11, 2025, at the age of
92; and
WHEREAS, The son of August and Margarethe Bothe, Eugene Bothe
was born in Meyersville on April 28, 1932, and he grew up with the
companionship of six siblings, Lonnie, Melvin, Ervin, Delores,
Irene, and Clarence; he was baptized on October 30, 1932, and he was
later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wiedeville; he
attended schools in Wiedeville, and some of his first jobs included
picking cotton, baling hay, and driving a milk truck; and
WHEREAS, On September 18, 1955, Mr. Bothe wed the former
Elois Kochwelp, and the couple went on to share in a rewarding
marriage that spanned nearly 46 years until her passing in 2001; he
took great pride in their five children, Jerry, Roxanna, Michael,
Ronald, and Pamela, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure
of seeing his treasured family grow to include eight grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bothe embarked on a long and fulfilling career
as a car salesman when he went to work for Rankin Motors; in 1970, he
bought into the dealership and became a partner, and he later
assumed its ownership in 1974; after many years of successfully
running Bothe Ford, he sold the dealership and joined Tegeler
Toyota, where he continued to work up until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Bothe also dabbled in the dirt
construction and cattle businesses, work that he especially enjoyed
doing with family and friends; a beloved member of his community, he
also delighted in the many happy hours he spent dancing at parties
and special events; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, the passage of
time will never diminish the joy and love that Eugene Bothe brought
into the lives of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eugene Bothe and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
children, Jerry Bothe and his wife, Cheryl, Roxanna Thiel, Michael
Bothe and his wife, Olga, Ronald Bothe and his wife, Sarah, and
Pamela Bothe; to his grandchildren, Christy Burleson and her
husband, Trey, John Bothe and his wife, Emilie, Sara Bothe, Drew
Bothe, Jackson Bothe, Hannah Seaman, Haley Seaman, and Kambryn
Hamilton; to his great-grandchildren, Jake Burleson and Jhett
Burleson; to his special friend, Nadine Rau; and to his many other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eugene
Bothe.
Wharton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 582 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House