Gilbert Motl

Gilbert Cyril Motl, 99, of Brenham was called to his Lord on August 16, 2024 with family by his side.

Gilbert was born on July 6, 1925, in Wallis, Texas, to Bernard and Amalie (Svajda) Motl. After graduating from Wallis High School, he proudly served in the US Army during World War II in the European theatre. After his service he continued his education at Blinn College and the University of Texas. Gilbert married Willie Mae Janis in 1954 in El Campo, Texas. He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a Chief Operator for Union Carbide, retiring after 38 years. Gilbert was a dedicated member of the KJT and the Knights of Columbus.

A fun and loving family man, Gilbert cherished traveling with his family to Colorado, where he enjoyed camping and fishing. He had a passion for visiting and learning about historic markers and painted churches throughout Texas. When not traveling, Gilbert could be found playing golf or watching collegiate football, with a particular fondness for his UT Longhorns. He and Willie Mae loved dancing, especially the polka. When they were at home, they loved to watch the Molly B Polka Show.

In addition to his parents, Gilbert is preceded in death by his siblings Elizabeth (Bessie), Mary, Benjamin (Ben), Ervin, and Dorothy (Doris).

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Willie Mae; children Gregory (Linda), Yvonne (Joe), Alan (+Louann), Lloyd (Ronda), and Paul (Tonya); grandchildren Lisa (Michael), Bethany (Geoff), Christine (Sam), Michelle (Dale), Kimberly (Jake), Michael (Natalie), Amalie, Mary, Matthew, Dustin, Hayley, Valerie, and Drew; great grandchildren Ava, Abby, Jonah, Finley, Caleb, Benjamin, Rachel, Nadiya, Kairyn, Jaxyn, and Raelyn; brother Louis Motl and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Gilbert will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 8:30am until 9:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited beginning at 9:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00am with Father Edwin Kagoo officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Michael Motl, Matthew Motl, Dustin Motl, Hayley Motl, Drew Motl, and Gilbert’s godsons Tom Motl, Randy Vitek, Steven Janis, and Michael Janis.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the nurses and staff of Kruse Village and Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation for the compassionate care that was shown to Gilbert and his family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 98016, Washington, D.C. 20090-8016, or visit give.LLS.org.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com