Alfred Janssen
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Alfred H. Janssen, 91, passed away Wed. May 20, 2015. Alfred was born Dec.19, 1923 in Yoakum to the late Henry and Augusta Gerjes Janssen. Alfred opened J&J Leasing in 1963 and also loved to do his ranching. He was instrumental in starting the Ganado Little League baseball and the Boy Scouts. Alfred also enjoyed being an usher at the Assumption Catholic Church.
Alfred is survived by his sons; Elgin R.( Cecile), Billy F.( Raunda), and Timothy P. Janssen, and sisters; Edna Stanford, Evelyn Stojanik and Velma Howard.
Alfred also leaves behind brothers; Walter and Ernest Janssen. Alfred also leaves his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evelyn Faye Janssen, and daughters, Connie Susan Janssen and Donna Faye Janssen.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 23, at 11:30 a.m. and rosary at 12:30 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado with the Rev. Michael Lyons officiating. Interment will follow in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris, Randy, David, William, Kyle, Casie, Gary Janssen and Dennis Hahn. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of J&J Leasing and J&J Pipe Supply, and Ganado Nursing and Rehab employees.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Hospice of South Texas,(605 E. Locust, Victoria, Texas 77901) or the Assumption Catholic Church Altar Society.
Services have been entrusted to Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St., 361-771-2120.
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