Oswald Richard Kubecka, Sr.
(May 25, 1920 - December 20, 2006)
 

Oswald Richard Kubecka, Sr. was born on May 25, 1920, in Breslau, near Hallettsville, to the late Pete F. and Frances Kubecka.

He passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the age of 86, in his home near Palacios.

Oswald was an avid outdoorsman, a steward of the land and a generous volunteer in his community. He had great pride in his family and was a devout supporter of all of their activities and endeavors.
 

After attending Edna High School Oswald was helping on his family's farm near Cordele when he met Martha Marie Gerhard. Many dances and horseback rides later they married and moved to the Deutschburg area to begin farming, ranching and raising their twelve sons. He and Martha were active members of the Deutschburg Community Club their entire lives and helped found the Deutschburg March of Dimes Seafood Supper.  They were also among the originators of the Round-up 4-H Club and were later recognized as Outstanding 4-H Adult Leaders in Matagorda County and received the Friend of 4-H Award.  The FFA chapter in Palacios also honored Oswald as an Honorary Chapter Farmer.  He attended the International Farm Forum in Chicago in 1975 and was featured in their magazine as well as Successful Farming. These articles highlighted Oswald's firm belief in his family and the importance of his work ethic.   In 1979, Texas A&M University recognized the Kubeckas as "Aggie Parents of the Year."  In Palacios, Oswald served on the school board and was honored as the "1983 Farmer of the Year" by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce.  He also served as a director for the Farmer's Home Administration.  Oswald and Martha were regular supporters of the Matagorda County Fair Association.  He was a long time member of Matagorda County Cattleman's Association and was recognized as the county's "Outstanding Cattleman in 2000."   In 2001, he received an award for Recognition of Leadership and Service to the Rice Industry of Jackson County.  The Kubeckas danced many miles both socially and as members of Mustang Squares.
 

Oswald is survived by his eleven sons, O.R. "Dick" Kubecka, Jr. and wife Shirley of Palacios, Don Kubecka and wife Shirley of Seminole, Dan Kubecka and wife Wanda of Edna, Douglas Kubecka and wife Jody of Palacios, Bill Kubecka and wife Maxine of Palacios, Ronnie Kubecka and wife Carolyn of Palacios, Gerald Kubecka and wife Jackie of Edna, Gene Kubecka and wife Nancy of Bay City, Dean Kubecka of Palacios, Erwin Kubecka and wife Cathy of Bay City, and James Kubecka and wife Debbie of Palacios, as well as 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Florence Braden of San Diego, California, Sybil Ruyle of Fort Worth, Dagmar Filip of Houston, Erlene Zavadil of Gonzales, and his brother Pete Kubecka of Edna.

Oswald was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Martha Marie Gerhard Kubecka, his son Bruce Erwin Kubecka, his sister Iola Tylich, brother Leo Kubecka, and his parents Pete F. and Frances Kubecka.
 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21st at Palacios Funeral Home from 6 to 8pm. Oswald's funeral will be held on Friday, December 22nd at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios at 2 pm. Interment will immediately follow the funeral at the Deutschburg Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Deutschburg Community Center, Hospice Support Care, the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Bay City Tribune, December 24, 2006
 

Photo courtesy of Find A Grave volunteer Stephen H #46885067
 

Martha Marie Gerhard Kubecka, 84, of Palacios died Friday, October 8, 2004.

She was born August 10, 1920, in the Deutschburg Community to the late Paul and Anna Gerhard. She graduated from Palacios High School in 1937 as salutatorian. She then attended Texas Women's University and received her teaching certificate. She was teaching school in the Cordele community when she met her husband, Oswald Kubecka.

They made their home in the Deutschburg Community for 63 years where they farmed and ranched. A dedicated homemaker, businesswoman, and member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, she was extremely active in her church and her community. She took extreme pride in her sons, their wives, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their accomplishments were her accomplishments.

Martha was a member of the Jackson Extension Education Association for 63 years, having held all offices at both the county and local levels during her membership. She served as District Director of the organization in 1984 and was named Outstanding Club Member in 1988. She was a member of Alapha Club for 40 years. During this time she held all offices in the organization and was named as their first honorary member. In 1979, Texas A&M University honored Martha and Oswald as Aggie Parents of the Year. In addition to their honor from the university, she was also a founding member of the Matagorda County A&M Mother's Club.

In the community, the Palacios Chamber of Commerce named Martha as Woman of the Year in 1978, the second person to receive this honor. Martha and her husband were among the originators of the Round Up 4-H Club in the Deutschburg community and were active members of the Deutschburg Community Club. She served as Chairman of the Deutschburg Community Seafood Supper for numerous years. Martha had been honored as a past FFA Sweetheart, an Outstanding Adult Leader for Matagorda County 4-H and as a Friend of 4-H in Matagorda County. She was an avid supporter of the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association. In 2000, Martha and her husband were honored as the Matagorda County Outstanding Cattleman of the Year and received Recognition of Leadership and Service to the Rice Industry of Jackson County in 2001. She and Oswald danced many miles both socially and as members of Mustang Squares.

She is survived by: her husband, Oswald R. Kubecka Sr. of Palacios; her sons, O. R."Dick" Kubecka Jr. and wife Shirley of Palacios, Don Kubecka and wife Shirley of Seminole, Dan Kubecka and wife Wanda of Edna, Douglas Kubecka and wife Jody of Palacios, Bill Kubecka and wife Maxine of Palacios, Ronnie Kubecka and wife Carolyn of Palacios, Gerald Kubecka and wife Jackie of Edna, Gene Kubecka and wife Nancy of Bay City, Dean Kubecka and wife Barbara of Palacios, Erwin Kubecka and wife Cathy of Bay City, and James Kubecka and wife Debbie of Palacios, as well as 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Erwin Kubecka; and her parents, Paul J. and Anna Eloge Gerhard.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios with the Rev. Ray Wells, the Rev. Charlie Parker, and the Rev. Zeke Zirkel officiating. Burial followed at the Deutschburg Community Cemetery.

Pallbearers were her grandsons: Paul Kubecka, Pete Kubecka, Mark Kubecka, Michael Kubecka, Ryan Kubecka, Dane Kubecka, Robbie Kubecka, Steven Kubecka, Wade Kubecka, Christopher Kubecka, Daniel Kubecka, and Rusty Kubecka. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters.

The family is requesting memorial donations to First United Methodist Church of Palacios, the Deutschburg Community Cemetery Fund, the Palacios Library, or Hospice.

Arrangements were by Palacios Funeral Home 361-972-2012.

Bay City Tribune, October 13, 2004
 

Dr. William "Bill" Henry Kubecka
 

PALACIOS - Dr. William "Bill" Henry Kubecka was born on July 18, 1948 in El Campo, Texas, to Oswald and Martha Kubecka. He passed away on April 30, 2018 peacefully in his home in Palacios, TX. Bill was a veterinarian, farming advocate, avid outdoorsman, and dedicated family man. Faith, family, friends and hard work were the cornerstones of Bill's life. Bill was raised the 5th of 12 brothers on the family farm near Deutschburg, Texas. Bill was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios. He was member of the Palacios High School 2A State Champion Football team in 1964 and the 1968 Texas A&M Cotton Bowl Championship Team. He was a founding member of the Texas A&M University Letterman's Association. A 1971 graduate of Texas A&M Veterinary School, Bill and his wife Maxine built and opened the Palacios Veterinary Clinic. His true passion was for farming, which he continued his entire life. He was an advocate for agriculture and served as Texas Sorghum Association President; National Sorghum Producers President and Chairman of Legislative Committee; U.S. Grains Council Director; and United Sorghum Checkoff Board Member. His advocacy for farming issues led to him testifying in front of Congress numerous times and was instrumental in the passing of the 1996 and 2002 Farm Bills. Even though he always worked hard in business and his advocacy efforts, family and friends were always center in his life. He was a passionate hunter and fisherman who loved sharing these hobbies, especially with his grandkids. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Martha Kubecka; and brother Bruce Kubecka. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years Maxine Rogers Kubecka of Palacios; son Mark Kubecka and wife Amy of Palacios, son Wade Kubecka and wife Leslie of Inez, son Byron Head and wife Mendi of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren Avery, Ty, Ansley, Kade and Madison Kubecka and Bailey Head; brothers and sisters-in-law: Dick and Shirley Kubecka of Palacios, Donald and Shirley Kubecka of Seminole, Dan and Wanda Kubecka of Edna, Douglas and Jody Kubecka of Palacios, Ronnie and Carolyn Kubecka of Palacios, Gerald and Jackie Kubecka of Edna, Gene and Nancy Kubecka of Bay City, Dean Kubecka of Palacios, Erwin Kubecka of Bay City, and James and Debbie Kubecka of Palacios. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 10:00AM at First United Methodist Church of Palacios, with Rev. David King officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Palacios, Houston Hospice of El Campo, or The Deutschburg Community Cemetery Fund.

Victoria Advocate, May 3, 2018
 

Services Held Sunday For Drowning Victim, Bruce Erwin Kubecka

Funeral services for Bruce Erwin Kubecka, 18-month-old drowning victim, were held Sunday afternoon at the Deutschburg School House.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Kubecka of the Star Route, he was accidently drowned last Friday morning at about 9:30 in a water trough.

Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends M. S. Frueh and Wesley N. Schulze.

Survivors include the parents and five brothers, Dick, Don, Dan, Douglas and Billie Kubecka. Burial was in the Deutschburg Cemetery.

Palacios Beacon, June 28, 1951           Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Newland Ross Find A Grave volunteer #46504859

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