Frank Edward Kocurek
(July 11, 1946 - January 10, 2014)
Frank Edward Kocurek, 67, of Cuero passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 in Victoria, Texas. He was born on July 11, 1946 in Hallettsville to Frank Emil Kocurek and Edith Watzlavick Kocurek. He married his beloved wife, Laura Aschenbeck on November 18, 1972
in Cuero. He spent his life as a rancher and loved the country life. Being a cowboy, raising his horses, and cattle, making and baling hay, and all of the other aspects of being a rancher, were all of the things that he loved to do every day.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Laura Kocurek; son, Brad Kocurek (Emily) of Cuero; mother, Edith Kocurek of Schulenburg, and brother, Donald Kocurek, MD of Schulenburg, and also his faithful companion, his blue heeler Blu.
He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Emil Kocurek.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero with Father David Berger
officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery in Dubina, Texas.
Pallbearers include Hayne Hermes, Matthew Hrncir, Jared Kocurek, Ryan Sprinkle, Larry Rosenbach, and Ross Jones.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church or donor's choice.