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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
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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
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