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
92nd Brodbeck Family Reunion
July 25, 2026
Blanco County Exhibit Hall
At the Fair Grounds
619 US HWY 281
Johnson City, Texas 78636
10:30am - Meal @ 11:30am
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BBQ will be provided by the Reunion Committee
Please bring a side or dessert
Auction items are welcome.
Funds raised go towards the upkeep and maintenance
of the Brodbeck Family Cemetery
We plan on having Cornhole competitions and Bingo
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Please contact: brodbeckfoundation@gmail.com with questions
CEMETERY WORKDAY SCHEDULED
APRIL 18, 2026
9:00 am to Noonish
The Jacob & Christine Brodbeck Foundation has scheduled a workday at the Brodbeck Family Cemetery. Plans are to address the washout of the granite gravel, finish the bridge steps and general cleanup.
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Bring your hat, gloves and a few tools.
We'll see you there!
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL FOUNDATION MEETING
For descendants of
Jacob & Christine Brodbeck
TBD 2027
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*NOTE*
Old & New business will be addressed, action items assigned.
All Descendants are encouraged to attend.
Some of the board members have been serving for many years and new volunteers are always welcome.
Zoom option is available.
Questions: brodbeckfoundation@gmail.com
JACOB BRODBECK DAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Mayor Pro Tem Emily Kirchner read the Jacob Brodbeck Day Proclamation. Gillespie County Airport Manager Tom Lombardi welcomed the guests. Gwen Fullbrook of Crosswind Aviation introduced the airplane and crew that performed a fly-by in honor of Jacob Brodbeck.
The Airport hosted a reception for all attendees.
Descendants of Jacob & Christine Brodbeck gather for a photo in front of the airplane flown in honor of Jacob Brodbeck.
L-R: Rick Brodbeck, Anna Lake, Blake Brodbeck, Todd Brodbeck, Stephen Brodbeck, Reta Killingsworth and Little Lake.
The bust of Jacob Brodbeck at the Marktplatz in Fredericksburg, Texas
Dedicated December 14, 1986
September 21, 2024 Jacob Brodbeck Day
Anita Tatsch with her son Tim in 1986 at the Market Platz in Fredericksburg, overseeing the Jacob Brodbeck statue installation.
2018
Marker dedication of Jacob Brodbeck, at the entrance of the Brodbeck Family Cemetery.
April 18, 2018
Brodbeck Descendants in front of the aircraft that performed the flyover in honor of Jacob Brodbeck, Aviation Pioneer and First in Flight!
Left picture: Brodbeck descendants at Fredericksburg City Council meeting announcing Jacob Brodbeck Day.
Right Picture: Anna Lake, Reta Killingsworth and Reta's granddaughter.
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.
