His passing brought great sadness to his relatives and friends throughout the area.
He and his brother, Ray, founded the Estlinbaum Bros. Lumber Co. here in the late 1940's and Ervin later purchased his brother's interest and has continued to do general contracting work in the area after selling the lumber business.
A graduate of Eagle Lake High School he later served three years in the U.,S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Eagle Lake and of the Methodist Church here and later of the Rock island Methodist Church when the family resided in that area for a number of years.
Last rites were due to be held at 2:30 p.m. this Wednesday, June 21st from the chapel of the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home with Clifford Wiese, a Methodist minister, officiating at the services.
Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be four long-time employees. G. C. Meyer. John H. Austin, Otto Hilgen and Raymond Molano and friends Roland J. Campbell and Luther Sheldon.
Estlinbaum was born Dec. 13, 1914 in San Felipe, Texas the son of William D. and Emma Lambert Estlinbaum. He was united in marriage with Edna Earle Tate on Oct. 4.1939 in Rosenberg.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Raoul (Tiny) Estlinbaum and Freddie Estlinbaum who gave his life in defense of his country in World War II.
Surviving are his wife Edna; one son, William (Butch) Estlinbaum and a daughter-in-law. Judy: three grandchildren. Darrell, Melinda and Jennifer; one sister, Mrs. Leroy (Alice Lucille) Forbes of Dallas; and one brother, Ray E. Estlinbaum of Porter; and other relatives and friends.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family in the loss of this loved one. He was held in the highest esteem by all who came to know him and he shall be remembered for his friendship and many kindnesses.
Eagle Lake Headlight, June 22, 1978, pages 1 and 13
His passing brought great sadness to his relatives and friends throughout the area.
He and his brother, Ray, founded the Estlinbaum Bros. Lumber Co. here in the late 1940's and Ervin later purchased his brother's interest and has continued to do general contracting work in the area after selling the lumber business.
A graduate of Eagle Lake High School he later served three years in the U.,S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Eagle Lake and of the Methodist Church here and later of the Rock island Methodist Church when the family resided in that area for a number of years.
Last rites were due to be held at 2:30 p.m. this Wednesday, June 21st from the chapel of the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home with Clifford Wiese, a Methodist minister, officiating at the services.
Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be four long-time employees. G. C. Meyer. John H. Austin, Otto Hilgen and Raymond Molano and friends Roland J. Campbell and Luther Sheldon.
Estlinbaum was born Dec. 13, 1914 in San Felipe, Texas the son of William D. and Emma Lambert Estlinbaum. He was united in marriage with Edna Earle Tate on Oct. 4.1939 in Rosenberg.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Raoul (Tiny) Estlinbaum and Freddie Estlinbaum who gave his life in defense of his country in World War II.
Surviving are his wife Edna; one son, William (Butch) Estlinbaum and a daughter-in-law. Judy: three grandchildren. Darrell, Melinda and Jennifer; one sister, Mrs. Leroy (Alice Lucille) Forbes of Dallas; and one brother, Ray E. Estlinbaum of Porter; and other relatives and friends.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family in the loss of this loved one. He was held in the highest esteem by all who came to know him and he shall be remembered for his friendship and many kindnesses.
Eagle Lake Headlight, June 22, 1978, pages 1 and 13
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