Donald Elijah Bartels
Donald Elijah Bartels, of College Station, formerly of Port Neches, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018.
Donald was born one of a twin son to Clayton Henry and Thelma Lee Bartels on July 16, 1931. He was raised and attended school in Nederland. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Porterfield. After his service in the Navy, he returned home to Nederland and attended Lamar University. He then began working for Pure Oil Company, later known as Unocal Company.
Donald married the love of his life, Patsy Ruth Carnahan, on May 31, 1958. They were married fifty-nine years, ten months, and seven days. Together they raised two sons, Col. (Ret.) Bryan Bartels and Darren Bartels. They are members of First United Methodist Church in Port Neches.
Donald was completely dedicated to his family. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing games with the grandchildren, and cards with friends. Donald was a people person who called friends when they were sick and visited them when they were in need of his help.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy of College Station; sons, Col. (Ret.) Bryan of College Station and Darren and his wife, Lori of Keller, Texas; grandchildren, Megan, Alexa, Christine, Jessica, and Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clayton & Thelma Bartels; twin brother, Darold; sisters, Ethel Williamson and Velma Ray Weatherly.
Memorial contributions for Mr. Bartels may be made to an organization of one’s choice.
A gathering of Mr. Bartels’ family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
- 618 block port neches tx 77651
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 04/12/2018
- 2:00 pm
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 04/12/2018
- 4:54 pm
Comments
Phyllis LaBure
I will always remember Donald for so many things. Always stopping by for a visit and his infections laughter. Patsy I love you and you are in my prayers. Bryan and Darren I love you also and hold you up for God to give you strength.
Susan Stewart
What a sweet man! I’ll always be grateful my life’s path crossed the path of the Bartels family. My love and prayers are with you all.
Roxie and Dot Premeaux
Patsy and family, mom and I are so heartbroken over Donald's passing. We loved him. You both have been such good friends to mom and dad for a lot of years. We will truly miss him. Hope he is Tee Nah Nahing all he wants up in Heaven now. I'll never be able to listen to that song without thinking about him.
Clint Weatherly
He was such a fun uncle. I will never forget his laugh, dancing around, or famous Nilla wafer banana pudding. Hanging out at their house after school and having birthday parties at their pool are some of my best childhood memories. I love you Aunt Patsy, Bryan, and Darren. Whenever you need me, I'll be there. God bless y'all.
Bert and Paul Nelson
What a blessing it has been in our lives to have known Donald, a truly caring and thoughtful gentleman. With love and prayers for God's peace to the Bartels family on this occasion.
Bert and Paul Nelson
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bartels family! May the memories of this caring and thoughtful gentleman, Donald Bartels, remain a comfort to you always.
Louie DeVillier
Passing on my thoughts and support to the Bartels family. What a great life and influence on his family and friends.
Lisa Drago Solis
I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. Praying for God’s peace and comfort.
Treva Phillips and Julia Franke
We love you all and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Kim Barnett
We are deeply saddened to hear of Donald's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you Patsy and the rest of the family.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).