Like many of us, I would not be where I am today without the inspiration and guidance of childhood teachers and mentors.
Mr. Albert Kiecke taught journalism and photography at the high school I attended. He was also the sponsor/advisor for the school newspaper and yearbook.
He instilled in me a love of these subjects, and was instrumental in getting me my first job after graduation.
Thank you, Mr. Kiecke, and thanks to all of you teachers who impart the love of learning to our children.
Joyce Rhyne, Editor, Dolphin Talk
Albert H. Kiecke
Albert H. Kiecke, Born June 13, 1928, in Muellersville, near Brenham, Texas to the late, Bernadine Knoop Kiecke and Albert F. Kiecke. He was one of three children raised in a single parent family by his mother after his father passed away on October 28, 1929. (Mother passed away May 17, 1988).
He graduated from Brenham High School in 1945, received Associate of Arts from Blinn College in 1947, Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1957, and a Master of Education from the University of Houston in 1961. From 1943 to 1955 he worked in the composing room of the Brenham Banner-Press. Albert proudly served as a corporal in U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Korean Conflict. January 12, 1951- January 12, 1953.In August, 1957, he began a career with the Clear Creek School District that lasted until his retirement in November, 1988. He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson since 1957, where he served as an usher and on the church council.
He married Leona Ingram of La Marque on July 21, 1959, at Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson; she died on February 22, 2003.
He is survived by his children, Dennis Dale and Deborah Kiecke of Cypress, Albert Lester and Denese Kiecke of League City, and Katherine Anne and Jerry Fackrell of Tyler; grandchildren, Julie Ann Kiecke, Amanda Rae Kiecke and Megan and Brock Birenfeld; brothers, Howard and Elverda Kiecke of Brenham, and Elroy and Jeanette Kiecke of Bellville; two cousins, Betty Jane Browning and Marion McCarty.
He enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends at “The Bank” and at Shipley’s Do-Nuts, the Thursday lunches with his retired colleagues from Clear Creek High School, and the Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers. His favorite day was when his birthday fell on “Lucky Friday the 13th”.
Funeral services were held in his honor on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson. Interment was on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Houston National Cemetery.
