Josephine Adelle Kaase

Josie was born on August 24, 1936, on a small cotton farm in Ammannsville, Texas. She often reminisced about her childhood, sharing cherished stories of working side by side with her father in the fields and her deep love for the farm.

She married Martin Kaase October 23,1955, and together they moved to Houston, where they began their family, raising four children: Gary, Terry, Renee, and Marty. Josie stayed home to care for their children while Martin worked as a truck driver for Red Ball Trucking. In time, they pursued a dream together, founding K&P Trucking, a small family business that became a livelihood for their sons, Gary and Terry, as well as their nephews, Donnie Havemann and David Kainer.

Tragically, Martin passed away on March 8, 1979, at the age of 42. In the face of this immense loss, Josie displayed remarkable strength and determination, managing their business and raising their children on her own. Her unwavering work ethic and resilience were unmatched, and she was a true fighter who never backed down from a challenge.

A few years later, Josie found companionship and love with Weinart Grohmann. They shared over 40 wonderful years together. Weinart owned a music studio and played in his own band, and Josie delighted in attending events with him, enjoying the music and the lively social gatherings.

After selling the trucking business, Josie began a new chapter, working as a receptionist at River Oaks Bank. For 28 years, she greeted customers with warmth and kindness, a role she truly loved.

Josie had a passion for polka music, dancing, and her faith. She was deeply involved in her church’s bazaars and devoted much of her life to her family and the farm in Weimar, Texas, where she cared for her beloved donkeys, Miracle and Hope, for over 30 years. Holidays, especially Easter, held a special place in her heart. She took great joy in hosting family gatherings, from frying fish on Good Friday to preparing chicken-fried steak in her cozy kitchen on Holy Saturday.

Josie is survived by her children:

• Renee Arndt and husband Steven

• Marty Kaase and wife Leah

She is also survived by her daughters-in-law:

• Dorthy Kaase, wife of the late Gary Kaase

• Patty Kaase, wife of the late Terry Kaase

Her legacy lives on in her grandchildren:

• Kristen Weibel and husband Matt

• Clayton Arndt and wife Natalie

• Cameron Arndt and wife Kylie

• Olivia Kaase and Collin Kaase

And her great-grandchildren:

• Hagen Weibel

• Landon Weibel

• Bailey Weibel

• Emma Arndt

Josie is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Agnes McClosky, Maggie Kainer, and Allen Schramm, her sons Gary and Terry Kaase, as well as her great grandson, Becket Weibel.

Josie’s memory will be cherished by all who knew her. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her strength, love, and joy for life leave a legacy that will endure in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

A recitation of the rosary for Josephine will be held Monday, November 25, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, November 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. A committal service will occur Monday, November 25, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077.

Serving as pallbearers are Collin Kaase, Clayton Arndt, Cameron Arndt, Justin Lopez, Wes Stringfellow and Matthew Weibel.