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TWG Bulletin Board
April 4, 2026
NEWS ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
JoAn Brueggeman, who was among the founding members of TWG, will be buried on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2 PM, at Forest Park Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas. H. Havemann 4-2-2026
Vera Bang, life member of the Texas Woodcarvers Guild, passed away on December 11, 2025. Our deepest sympathy goes to her spouse Bill Bang. H. Havemann 12-22-2025
Rita Ryser, a long time member of the Texas Woodcarvers Guild and a current member of the Houston Area Woodcarvers, passed away November 18, 2025. Rita was a trained nurse and served TWG for numerous years administering first aid to many woodcarvers who had accidents during RoundUp. Rita was known for her outstanding chip carving skills and won many awards at the TWG shows. H. Havemann 11-20-2025
Betty Giese, a long time member of the Texas Woodcarvers Guild and the Central Texas Woodcarvers passed away on August 7, 2025. H. Havemann 8-9-2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our long time member Gene Qualls from the Alamo Area Woodcarvers Club. He will be missed but is now at peace after a long fought battle. A. McNulty 4-17-25