Rudie Jurecka, Jr.

Rudie Jurecka, Jr., 78, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Bryan.

Rudie was born in Fayetteville on July 25, 1938, the son of Rudolph John and Angeline (Minar) Jurecka. He married Kathleen (Krueger) Jurecka on June 23, 1964 in Frelsberg.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Rudie was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Fayetteville. He had many things that he enjoyed in life, but above all was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and taking care of his garden.

He served in the U.S. Navy at the end of the Korean War from 1956-1959. Rudie worked in the oilfield for over fifty years, spending the final days of his career with Black Creek Drilling.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; two daughters: Annette Rohde, wife of Tommy, of Fayetteville, Texas; Jo Ann Morgensen, wife of Chris, of Sealy; three sons: Patrick Jurecka, husband of Tammy, of Fayetteville; Lloyd Jurecka, husband of Sherri, of Sealy and Paul Jurecka, of Fayetteville; two sisters: Verna Becker of Industry; and Ruth Beseda, of Fayetteville; two brothers: J. Allen Jurecka, husband of Nona, of Luling; Vernon Jurecka, husband of Jan, of Ellinger; fifteen grandchildren: Blake, Brett and Braden Rohde; Peyton, Cole and Paige Jurecka, Logan and Julia Jurecka; Savannah Kasmiersky, Emma, Kara and Tanner Jurecka; Kylie, Ellie and Grant Morgensen; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sharon Jurecka; two infant siblings: Doris and Ray Jurecka ; and one sister Jeannette Kulhanek.

Visitation was held on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Funeral services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.