Ollie Oscar Tesch, 77, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024 in Katy, Texas.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1946 to Lester Edward Tesch, Sr. and Madie Estel le (Fuller) Tesch in Sheridan, Texas. On May 25, 1967 he married Judith Ann Jones.
Ollie was the owner/ operator of Sheridan Water Well Drilling.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the races.
Ollie is survived by his son Bruce Tesch and wife Donna of Columbus; grandchildren Tara Vickers and husband Seth of Weimar, Zachary Tesch and wife Kari of Fulshear, Jessica Franco and husband Marc of Columbus, and Hunter Tesch and wife Lynden of Columbus; great grandchildren Jaxon, Nathan, Natalie, Chandler, Zander, Charlie, and Chloe; brothers Dean Tesch, Glen Tesch, and Dwayne Tesch; sister LaVerne Milner.
He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Tesch; parents Madie and Lester Tesch, Sr.; brothers Clifton Tesch, Tommy Tesch, and Lester Tesch, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas.
Graveside service will be Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan, Texas. Clark Peterson will officiate.
Burial will take place in Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan, Texas.
Pallbearers are Bryan Tesch, Seth Vickers, Zachary Tesch, Hunter Tesch, Marc Franco and Robert Rodriguez.
Memorials may be given to St. Anthony Catholic School, 635 Bonham St., Columbus, TX 78934.
Online condolences may be given at www. hennekefuneralhome. com.