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Raymond Alois Vecera
26 Apr 1930 – 21 Jan 2022
| Birth | 26 Apr 1930 |
| Death | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Cemetery | Saint Joseph Cemetery Yoakum , Lavaca County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | LJCL16 on 25 Jan 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236193087 |
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YOAKUM — Raymond A. Vecera, 91, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born April 26, 1930, in Plum to the late Joseph and Frieda (Staacke) Vecera. Raymond married Lillie Kozel on November 8, 1954, and they were blessed with six children. Raymond was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Yoakum with his wife, Lillie. He worked as a house painter for over 40 years. He loved wood working and he spent many hours in his shop. His greatest joy was his family. Having served in the US Army Infantry, his funeral will include Military Honors. He was also a member of the Shiner American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lillie Vecera of Yoakum; daughters, Cynthia Vecera of Michigan, Bunny "Bernadette" Newby of Austin and Gloria Epperson (Bo) of Baytown; sons, Nathan Vecera (April) of Lexington, Allen Vecera (Cindy) of Victoria and John Vecera (Melody) of Victoria; 23 grandchildren and spouses and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosie Shimek of Leander, Margie Kozel of Austin, Mary Ann Muras of Schulenburg and Evelyn Janeceka of Austin; brother, Lawrence Vecera (Clarice) of Schulenburg. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Frieda Bedner and two brothers, Joe and Jim Vecera. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022 with Rosary recited at 6 p.m., at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home. Rosary 9:30 a.m., with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion. Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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