Herman W. Mueschke Jr.

Herman W. Mueschke, Jr., 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather went to be with the Lord on Thursday. September 17, 2015, in Heights Hospital, The Heights, Houston, Texas after a short illness.

He was born January 5, 1926, in the same Heights Hospital. He lived an abundant life in The Heights, attending Immanuel Lutheran School and Reagan High School.

He was born to Herman W., Sr. and Ruth Rodrigo Mueschke, founding immigrants in our country. At age 19, he entered the U.S Army and deployed to the European Theatre during WWII, as a soldier in the Legendary 273rd Infantry of the Fighting 69th, assigned to the invasion of Leipzig, in April, 1945, the climax to the fall of Hitler’s regime. The Infantry boarded ship for the Pacific invasion on Japan, but were spared many causalities by President Truman’s order to bombed Hiroshima. Herman felt his life had been spared, and when he returned devoted his time to serving others. Recently, Congressman Ted Poe recognized this heroic service and presented Herman with a flag flown over the U.S Capital in his honor. Upon returning from the war, Herman’s law enforcement and entrepreneurial life began.

First, joining the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in 1946, then, founding Texas Glass and Mirror Company, and later, Mueschke Mfg. Herman wore many hats during his life including that of Deputy Sheriff of Harris County, Police Officer of Jacinto City, and Deputy United States Marshal here in the Southern District of Texas. As a law enforcement officer, armorer, and firearms instructor, Herman served numerous law enforcement agencies including the United States Marshals’ Service, The FBI, The United States Secret Service, ATF, DEA, The Texas Rangers, Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriffs’ Departments and numerous other law enforcement agencies.

Herman was believed to be the only person in the history of The Houston Police Department to carry police credentials as Armorer for The Houston Police Department. Then, in 2005, Retired, Captain, Dan North, along with Retired, Captain Earl Person, officially recognized Herman as the first armorer of the Texas Rangers. A 16” x 16” plaque is displayed in the retired section of the Texas Rangers’ Museum in Fredericksburg, TX. Herman received many awards, commendations, and letters of acclaim for not only his expertise as a gunsmith, but also his acumen for inventions, and benevolence to fellow officers and dignitaries.

As a man skilled with his hands and mind, Herman held U.S. Patents relating to firearms, their safety and ambidexterity. Herman was a mentor and friend to all who carried a badge and was always there to serve his fellow officers.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sherry, and 3 children; son Paul and wife Patti, son Ralph and fiancée, Kathy, daughter, Debra Anne and husband, Wayne, 2 stepsons, Mickey and Bob Stephenson, along with numerous nieces and nephews, 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild, Grandson, David, Grandson, Paul, Jr. and wife Lynn, their 2 children, Reese, Blake and wife, Bailee, their son, Case; Grandson, Robert and wife, Amanda, their 2 sons, Aedan and Ethan; Granddaughter, Amy and husband, Richard, their 2 children, Razi and Aliyah; Grandson, Ryan and wife, Laurie, their son, Wesley; granddaughter, Alisa and husband, Jorge, their 2 children, Israel and Emma; Grandsons Cody, Parker, and Liam; Granddaughter, AnnaKate; Grandson, David Stephenson and wife, Kristy, their 2 sons, Thomas and Matthew.

Pallbearers: Ted Thomas, Jim Ramsey, Roger Monkres, Jim Morris, Mike Bennett, Jimmy Bankston, Honorary Pallbearers; Daniel Ebarb, the Men and Women of the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Rangers and United States Marshals’ Service.

His body has been entrusted to Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., Houston, Texas. The family will receive friends, Monday, September 21st, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, at the Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 306 E. 15th St., Houston (The Heights), Texas, Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 11:00 am. Rev. Jeffrey W. King, officiating, Entombment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. IH-10 (Katy Freeway) @ Eldridge, Houston, TX.