Karel Joseph Clettenberg, III, age 39 of Seguin, passed away on July 29, 2022. Karel was born on August 19, 1982 in Dallas, Texas to Karel Joseph Clettenberg, II and Rebecca R. Broughton.

Karel is preceded in death by his father; grandmother, Pauline A. Myer; great-grandparents, Joseph and Ester Clettenberg.

Survivors include his loving mother, Rebecca R. Broughton; step-father, Don Slocum; grandfather, Karel Joseph Clettenberg; grandmother, Wilda Kelley Clettenberg; uncle, Mike Clettenberg of Kentucky; half-sister, Naomi Clettenberg (Edward Valencia) of Washington; niece, Roslyn Valencia; nephews, Jaden Valencia, Ian Valencia, Eli Clettenberg, Nathan Clettenberg  and Shawn Clettenberg; and half-brother, Dylan Clettenberg (Suzie).

Karel was a hard worker. He went out of his way to help others. He was super good with kids and animals which he enjoyed caring for and giving them the attention needed. Karel loved cooking, baking cookies, making pancakes and most of all he enjoyed making breakfast every Sunday. He loved to eat, drink soda, eat candy and ice cream.

Karel liked to work on cars, mowers and anything with a motor. He worked many different jobs throughout his life. Karel worked on a ranch, as a chauffeur (one of the best drivers you would ever know), plumber, construction work and lawncare. Karel loved to help around the house by working in the garden, cutting trees and doing yard work.

Karel was a polite and respectful gentleman, beloved son, faithful friend, and devoted employee who was loved by many and wanted by God.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Allen Davis officiating at the Maranatha Christian Fellowship, 2356 Hwy 80 S., Luling, Texas, 78648.