Funeral Homes in Weimar, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Willis Adams (american football player), and Jeff Kubenka (baseball player).

Weimar is a city in Colorado County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,151 at the 2010 census.In 1873 the town was founded as "Jackson", but subsequently was called "Weimar" in tribute to the German city of Weimar.Located on Interstate 10 and US 90 between San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Weimar is a small community of predominantly Czech and German descendants.Weimar is famous for Kasper's sausage, which draws a crowd every Saturday to Kasper's Meat Market in downtown Weimar.A strong history of baseball exists in Weimar. Veterans Park (Strickland Field) was ahead of its time when it was built in 1948, and was the first lighted baseball field between San Antonio and Houston. Veterans Park remains a state-of-the-art baseball stadium, having hosted a Babe Ruth League World Series Tournament in 2005.Weimar is where Norman J. Sirnic and Karen Sirnic were murdered by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz on May 2, 1999. Their parsonage was adjacent to the train tracks.

Weimar Obituaries

It was revealed by Austin American Statesman on May 11th, 2013 that Joyce Faye McMillian died in Weimar, Texas.  McMillian was 71 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joyce Faye's life.

It was written by Austin American Statesman on June 17th, 2012 that Lisa Renee Miss Luchak died in Weimar, Texas.  Luchak was 33 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lisa Renee Miss's life.

It was reported by Austin American Statesman on March 31st, 2012 that Molly Gray (Moffet) perished in Weimar, Texas.  Ms. Gray was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Molly's life.

It was revealed by Hagerstown Morning on January 15th, 2012 that Norvelle Beatty (Harrison) died in Frederick, Maryland.  Ms. Beatty was 98 years old and was born in Weimar, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Norvelle's life.

It was reported on November 9th, 2011 that Antoinette Fuller (Dearing) passed away in Weimar, Texas.  Ms. Fuller was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Antoinette's life.

History

By 1877 the town was large enough to make its first city map. The community was first called Jackson, after D. The population was 1,981 at the 2000 census.

Weimar was founded in 1873 in anticipation that the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway was going to build through the site. The Weimar post office was established in 1873. The populace subsequently chose the name Weimar; an early record states that Thomas W.

The official website for the city of Weimar is http://weimartexas.org.