About Us
Ensuring the Brodbeck Legacy Lives On
The Jacob and Christine Brodbeck Foundation has been formed to ensure the maintenance, upkeep and improvements of the Brodbeck Family Cemetery in Luckenbach, Texas and to educate the public about the achievements
of Jacob Brodbeck.
The Brodbeck Family Cemetery is designated as a
Historic Texas Cemetery.
Jacob Brodbeck is designated as a Texas Historic Person.
This foundation has a 501(c)(13) designation from the IRS.
Within this cemetery, these family members rest eternal:
Jacob Brodbeck (1821-1910)
Maria Christine Sophie (Behrens) Brodbeck (1844-1926)
Johann George Brodbeck (1826-1897)
Pauline Anna Brodbeck (1869-1870)
Albert Brodbeck (c.1871Stillborn)
Agnes Louise Brodbeck (1899-1899),
daughter of Henry & Anna (Sauer) Brodbeck
Plans are underway for the
91st Annual Brodbeck Family Reunion
for the descendants of
Jacob & Christine Brodbeck
Date: July 26th, 2025
Venue: Blanco County Exhibit Hall
At the Fair Grounds
619 US HWY 281
Johnson City, Texas 78636
10:30am - Meal @ 11:30am
BBQ will be provided
by the Reunion Committee
Please bring a side or dessert!
Auction items are welcome.
Note: Funds raised go towards the upkeep and maintenance
of the Brodbeck Family Cemetery
We plan on having Cornhole competitions and Bingo.
Come early and stay late!
All relatives are invited to attend!
Please notify anyone that might not be on our list!
CEMETERY WORKDAY
APRIL 5TH, 2025
9:00 AM
We are making arrangements for some repairs and improvements to the bridge spanning the creek leading to the Brodbeck Cemetery.
We would like to raise funds to replace the boards.
For more information, please email the board at:
brodbeckfoundation@gmail.com
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL FOUNDATION MEETING
For descendants of
Jacob & Christine Brodbeck
February 7, 2026
at: TBD
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
*NOTE* -
Old & New business will addressed, action items assigned, and the next annual meeting will be scheduled.
Questions: brodbeckfoundation@gmail.com
2018
The bust of Jacob Brodbeck at the Marktplatz in Fredericksburg, Texas
Dedicated December 14, 1986
Marker dedication of Jacob Brodbeck, at the entrance of the Brodbeck Family Cemetery.
April 18, 2018
September 21, 2024 Jacob Brodbeck Day
Brodbeck Descendants in front of the aircraft that performed the flyover in honor of Jacob Brodbeck, Aviation Pioneer and First in Flight!
Jacob Brodbeck Day September 21, 2024 Gillespie County Airport FBG
First flights in honor of the First Flight!
The youngest Brodbeck descendant went for a ride!
Special thanks to Gwen Fullbrook of Crosswind Aviation School and
Tony Lombardi, Airport manager,
for being such awesome hosts!
Jacob Brodbeck Day
September 20, 2023
The Gillespie County Airport celebrated Jacob Brodbeck Day with cake and raspberry lemonade. The descendants of Jacob Brodbeck were invited to set up an information booth in the terminal building. Though the visitors were few and far between, many good conversations were had between the family and visitors! We have been invited back for next year. See you then!
Jacob Brodbeck Day September 20, 2022
On September 19, 2022, Mayor of Fredericksburg Jeryl Hoover proclaimed September 20th as Jacob Brodbeck Day. In attendance were many of the descendants of Jacob & Christine Brodbeck. L to R: Carolyn Lawler, Mayor Hoover, Lisa Nevins, Jane Stone, Blair Nevins, Marshall Stone, Gwen Fullbrook (Crosswinds Aviation) Krystal Patel, Cindy Nelson, Anna Lake, Reta Killingsworth, Vernon Brodbeck, Dorothy Brodbeck, & Rick Brodbeck.
75th Anniversary
of the
Gillespie County Airport
May 20, 2023
The descendants of Jacob & Christine Brodbeck
were invited to set up a information booth at the
75th Anniversary Celebration of the Gillespie County Airport. Reta Killingsworth, a descendant, was
interviewed on the local radio station, KNAF, answering many questions and clearing up any misconceptions.
Small information cards about Jacob Brodbeck and
airplane kits were passed out to all.
Fredericksburg
175th Anniversary PARADE
Saturday, MAY 7, 2022
Members of the Brodbeck Family participated in this parade with Todd Brodbeck driving his decorated 1902 Oldsmobile along the parade route as family members walked along and passed out toy airplanes with information about Jacob's flight.
It was a fun day!
Brick Project
The purchase of memorial bricks is now open to the public. All orders are subject to board approval.
The Brodbeck family descendants are encouraged to purchase memorial bricks in memory or honor of family members.
ALL MEMBERS OF THE DIRECT FAMILY HAVE NOW HAD BRICKS PURCHASED. THIS INCLUDES ALL OF THE CHILDREN OF JACOB AND CHRISTINE.
All monies raised are to be used for administrative costs pertaining to the maintenance of and improvements to the cemetery, maintenance of the website, banking and accounting fees, as well as promoting Jacob Brodbeck's accomplishments and preserving the family history.
All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE DONATE TODAY!
Click HERE for more information about the Brick Project.
