Dennis Paul Landua, 77, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Houston, Texas.

He was born July 2, 1944, in Brenham, Texas, the son of Lespa C. and Adeline (Fuchs) Landua. Dennis attended St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg, Texas, where he was baptized and confirmed. He grew up in the Washington County area, graduated from Burton High School, and later earned a BS, MS, and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. Dennis served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a Staff Sergeant for the Fire Direction Center Artillery in support of the Fourth Infantry Division.

Dennis was united in marriage to Lola Schluens, on January 28, 1968, at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas. They made their home in Bellville, where he was Vice President of the Millheim Cemetery Association and an active member of Hermann Sons and St. John Lutheran Church, where he served as President and member of the Church Council and used his wonderful voice to sing with the gospel group and adult choir. He owned and operated a trucking company for 35 years and was a lifelong cattle rancher. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed hunting, singing, playing guitar, watching sports, and spending time with his family and friends. He always made a special effort to attend every sporting event and competition involving his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed checking cattle with Lola every Sunday (“The Tour”).

Dennis was a hardworking man, a man of his word, a family man and loving husband, who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. He was selfless and had a heart of gold. The kind of person most strive to be. He had the voice of an angel and was a true servant of God!

He is survived by his wife: Lola Landua of Bellville; sons: Paul Landua and his wife, Catherine, of Bellville, and John Landua and his wife, Kalli, of Houston; granddaughters: Kensey Landua, and Phoebe Landua; grandson: Colton Landua; brother: Royce Landua and his wife, Jayne, of Cypress; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Fay and Shannon Johnson, Nila Klaus, and Karen McGill; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents: Lespa and Adeline Landua; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Fred C. and Evelyn Schluens; and brothers-in-law: Lloyd Klaus and Bob McGill.

Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.

A Funeral Service followed at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, with Pastor Phillip Fenton officiating.

Interment was held in the Millheim Cemetery.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to either: St. John Lutheran Church, 520 North Holland, Bellville, Texas 77418 or to the Millheim Cemetery Association, 4787 FM 949, Sealy, Texas 77474.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, PO Box 610, 12029 Hwy. 36 South, Bellville, Texas 77418 – (979) 865-2424 – www.schmidtfunerals.com.