Unser Verein
The Society was founded in the late 1970’s by a group of German immigrants and their descendants to uphold the customs and traditions of our forefathers and the rich culture they brought with them to the New World.
The purpose of the society is to encourage the use of the German language, to identify and preserve the valuable elements in our Texas culture contributed by the Germans in this great State, to encourage German American exchange, and to promote activities within the community that reflect cultural values of German origin.
Participation in annual festivals is of high priority. The Society participates in the Folk Fest at the Heritage Plaza, Wine & Saengerfest in the Town Square, the Wurstfest on the banks of the Comal River, and the Annual Picnic in Landa Park just to name a few. Our annual Maskenball (Costume Ball) is a very well attended affair, as is our Weihnachtsfest (Christmas Party).
In addition, the New Braunfels German American Society is a co-sponsor of the Edelweiss Kinder Chor von New Braunfels. This group of children, ages 5-13, is dedicated to preserving the German Heritage through the singing of traditional songs at various community functions.
The New Braunfels German American Society is a non-profit organization registered in the State of Texas. We are proud of being sponsors to many events and cultural offerings. We are the sponsors of Deutsche Sprachschule, where the German language is taught to children and adults in the New Braunfels area.
German-American Society of New Braunfels
History of Officers
Founded in 1978 by:
Verne & Helga Schmidt
Frank & Helgard Suhr
H.T. & Beulah Engelhard
Originally: Society for the Development of German in Texas
1978
President - Verne Schmidt Vice President – Helgard Suhr
1979
President – Helgard Suhr Vice President – Gaston Haupert
1980
President – Gaston Haupert Vice President – Benno Engel
Secretary – Sam Wotipka Treasurer – Wally Henderson
President Elect – Verne Schmidt
1981
President - Christine Taylor Vice President – Bob Dicus
Secretary – Irene Klein Treasurer – Benno Engel
1982
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Pearly Sowell
Treasurer – Hannelore Brotze
1983
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Pearly Sowell
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Hildegard Brueckner
1984
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Pearly Sowell
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Hildegard Brueckner
1985
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Verne Schmidt
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Hildegard Brueckner
1986
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Genevieve Tart
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Hildegard Brueckner
1987
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Milton Erben
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Bill Tart
1988
President - Helgard Suhr Vice President – Jerome Nowotny
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Bill Tart
1989
President – Helgard Suhr Vice President – David Schoenvogel
Secretary – Cash Hermes Treasurer – Bob Schima
1990
President - Cash Hermes Vice President – Bob Schima
Secretary – Edith Soechting Treasurer – Milton Erben
1991
President – Bob Schima Vice President – Ron Evans
Secretary – Florence Riedel
1992
President – Ron Evans Vice President – Jeanette Eike
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Verne Schmidt
President Elect – Benno Engel
1993
President – Benno Engel Vice President – Jeanette Eike
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Verne Schmidt
President Elect – Chris Dinklage
1994
President - Chris Dinklage Vice President – Jeanette Eike
Secretary – Florence Riedel Treasurer – Verne Schmidt
1995
President – Helgard Suhr Vice President – Jeanette Eike
Secretary – Rose Lynn Saenger Treasurer – Verne Schmidt
President Elect – Florence Riedel
1996
President – Florence Riedel Vice President – Marshall Henderson
Secretary – Eileen Antush Treasurer – Verne Schmidt
1997
President – Florence Riedel Vice President – Herbert Strunk
Secretary – Eileen Antush Treasurer – Verne Schmidt
1998
President – Herbert Strunk Vice President – Leo Darius
Secretary – Eileen Antush Treasurer – Ludmilla Ball
1999
President – Leo Darius Vice President – Herbert Strunk
Secretary – Eileen Antush Treasurer – Ludmilla Ball
2000
President – Leo Darius Vice President – Herbert Strunk
Secretary – Eileen Antush Treasurer – Ludmilla Ball
2001
President – Herbert Strunk Vice President – Leo Darius
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer - Ludmilla Ball
2002
President – Leo Darius Vice President – Herbert Strunk
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer - Ludmilla Ball
2003
President – Herbert Strunk Vice President – Dietrich Overhof
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Leo Darius
2004
President – Dietrich Overhof Vice President – Leo Darius
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Karola LeMieux
2005
President – Leo Darius Vice President – Herbert Strunk
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Karola LeMieux
Public Relations – Mary Irwin
2006
President – Leo Darius Vice President – Ron Evans
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Karola LeMieux
Public Relations – Mary Irwin Publications – Tom Sears
2007
President – Ron Evans Vice President – Bob Bryant
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Karola LeMieux
Public Relations – Mary Irwin Publications – Tom Sears
2008
President – Ron Evans Vice President – Aloisia Chinchilla
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Karola LeMieux
Public Relations – Mary Irwin Publications – Tom Sears
2009
President – Ron Evans Vice President – Aloisia Chinchilla
Secretary – Diane Moltz Treasurer – Karola LeMieux
Public Relations – Mary Irwin Publications – Tom Sears
2010
President - Helmuth Mayer, Sr. Vice President/President Elect - Chris Baker
2nd Vice President - Eberhart Moese Secretary - Diane Moltz
Treasurer - Almut Wetzig Publicity - Helgard Suhr-Hollis
Public Relations - Mary Irwin Publications - Tom Sears
