Joe Venhaus, 75, of Nazareth, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Dimmitt, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:00AM in the Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth with Rev. Bhaskar Adusupalli and Deacon Bob Birkenfeld as co-celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery under the care of Colonial Funeral Home of Dimmitt. Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 5:00PM with Vigil Service following at the church.
Joe Venhaus was born on June 12, 1942 in Happy, Texas to Paul Venhaus and Lillian (Birkenfeld) Venhaus. Joe was a lifetime resident of Nazareth. He was a farmer and a rancher in Nazareth for many years. Joe was a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus. Earlier in life he served his country while serving in the United States Army. Joe enjoyed attending baseball games and watching horse racing, two of his greatest hobbies.
Joe Venhaus is survived by 2 brothers, Greg Venhaus and wife Mary Lou of Amarillo and Harold Venhaus and wife Kay of Nazareth, 3 sisters, Eileen Gerber of Lubbock, Nelita Wilson and husband Robert of Farmington, NM and Analeen Lane and husband Smitty of Shallowater along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Janelle Hutson.
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