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Jacob and Christine Brodbeck Foundation

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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),

child of Henry & Anna (Sauer) Brodbeck

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April 22, 2023 Cemetery Workday

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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!
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Plans are underway for the 

89th Annual Reunion of the Brodbeck Family

to be held in 2023.

BBQ WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE BOARD

Date: July 22, 2023

Venue: Meierstone Vineyards

Stonewall, TX

10:30am - Meal @ 11:30am

Please bring a dessert!

Auction items are welcome.

Come early and stay late!

All relatives are invited to attend!

Please notify anyone that might not be on our list

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.

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