Herbert Lawrence Beckendorff

Herbert Lawrence Beckendorff, 93, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, July 28. He was born July 21, 1924 in Katy, Texas the son of Benjamin and Pearl Hagerman Beckendorff. He was a rice farmer in the Katy area for over 35 years and retired in 1993. He was the last of the Beckendorff pioneering family of Katy. Throughout his life he raised cattle, quarter horses and spotted donkeys. His true pride and joy was horse breeding. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association for over 50 years. He was also a member of the American Palomino Horse Association.

He is survived by his son Herbert Lee Beckendorff of Center Point; granddaughters Erin Waller of Kerrville and Shelly Ingram of Comfort and two great granddaughters and two great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolina Holic Beckendorff and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Katy Magnolia Cemetery in Katy, TX. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Katy First United Methodist Church. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales.