D.L. married J.J. Skrivanek [Group Sheet]

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Julius Arnold "Juke" Skrivanek, 84, of Bryan, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008, at his home after a brief illness. A funeral Mass is set for 11 a.m. Monday September 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, with Rev. Msgr. John McCaffrey officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m Sunday, September 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

J.A. was born August 23, 1924, to Joseph J., Sr., and Mary Drgac Skrivanek in Caldwell. He left the University of Texas in 1944 as a junior to serve in the United States Army during World War II in France, Germany, the Philippines and Japan. After an honorable discharge, he met Jodie Borski at Sam Houston State University, and they married on May 22, 1948, at St Thomas Catholic Church in Huntsville. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May.

J.A. completed his Bachelors of Science degree in 1948, and Masters of Arts degree in 1949, at Sam Houston State University. He and Jodie moved to Bryan, where he then attended TAMU for post-graduate studies. J.A. was employed as a teacher with the Bryan Independent School District for 10 years.

He. and Jodie designed and built their first home in 1950, and soon founded Skrivanek Home Building Corporation. In 1967, he was charter president of the Bryan-College Station Homebuilders Association.

J.A. was involved in numerous civic and service organizations. He served as mayor of Bryan from 1971 to 1975, and in 1973 was the First Bryan mayor elected at-large. He also served as a member of the City Planning Commission, Lion's Club, American Legion Earl Graham Post 159, Board of Directors of First National Bank of Bryan for 43 years, PTA president and Little League coach. He was a charter member of OPAS and Briarcrest Country Club. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 59 years; he served as president of the Advisory Board and was a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Gleissner Council 1834.

J.A. was preceded in death by his parents and six older brothers, William S. Skrivanek, Joseph J. Skrivanek, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, Frank S. Skrivanek, Dr. Ervin J. Skrivanek, and Dr. Daniel A. Skrivanek.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine "Jodie" Skrivanek of Bryan; three daughters, Judy Harber of Bryan, Debbie Meyer and husband Bob of Bastrop; and Susan Ingram and husband Jimmy of College Station; son, Jay Skrivanek and wife Jennifer of Bryan; eight grandchildren, Kelley Meyer of Bastrop; Kathy Harber Hawkins and husband Steve of Missouri City; Amy Meyer Persyn and husband Andrew of Bryan; Joe Harber of Price, Utah; Lauren Ingram of Houston; Stacy Ingram of College Station; Justin Skrivanek of Bryan; Jordan Skrivanek of Bryan; and many other relative and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 East 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 West 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; or a charity of your choice.

(Published in The Eagle on September 21, 2008)

Julius married Josephine Kathryn Borski 22 May 1948, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, USA. Josephine was born 27 Oct 1926, Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jan 2019, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Jan 2019, Mount Calvary Cemetery - Bryan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Josephine "Jodie" Kathryn Borski Skrivanek, 92, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, peacefully at her home.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 507 E. 26th Street, Bryan, with Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. John A. McCaffrey officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Jodie was born October 27, 1926, in Roans Prairie to Victor Harold and Cecilia Seigle Borski. She graduated from Anderson High School and then Sam Houston State Teachers College with a business administration degree and a teaching certificate in August 1947. She married Julius (Juke, J.A.) Arnold Skrivanek May 22, 1948.

Jodie spent many busy years active in a local garden club, St. Joseph Catholic Church Women's Guild (four-time president) and Eucharistic Ministry, several bridge groups, and The Woman's Club. She worked for a while at Texas A&M and then supported her husband in establishing their Skrivanek Home Building, Inc. business.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening, golfing, water aerobics, entertaining friends and family, and tending to her family, which has left them with many wonderful memories to cherish.

Jodie is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J.A. Skrivanek; parents Victor and Cecilia and step-mother Beatrice Borski; brothers Walter (Margaret, Ardelle) and Tom Borski; sisters Hattie (Charlie) Smith, Ann (Bob) Jenkins, and Bernice Clark; and son-in-law Bob Meyer.

Jodie is survived by her children, Judy Harber, Debbie Meyer, Susan (Jimmy) Ingram, and Jay (Jennifer) Skrivanek, all of Bryan-College Station; grandchildren, Kelley Meyer, Kathy (Steve) Hawkins, Amy (Andrew) Persyn, Joe Harber, Lauren (Chris) Chapman, Stacey Ingram, Justin Skrivanek, and Jordan Skrivanek; great-grandchildren, Stella and Hayes Sutphin, Elizabeth and Caroline Chapman, and Ethan Hawkins; sister, Wilma (Carnell) Carrell of Anderson; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Borski of Bryan; and many other dear relatives.

Pallbearers and ushers will be Jay Skrivanek, Jimmy Ingram, Joe Harber, Justin Skrivanek, Steve Hawkins, Andrew Persyn, Chris Chapman, Charles Ray Smith, Luke Rizzo, David Borski, Randy Schultz, Bubba Agnello, John David Skrivanek, Joey Skrivanek, Carnell Carrell, Chris Carrell, and Bill Foster.

The family would like to thank all the many kind and caring staff at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Joseph Manor, Crestview, Comfort Keepers, and Hospice Brazos Valley for their loving care during Jodie's last few years.

Donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or any charity of your choice.

Please visit Jodie's tribute page at MemorialFuneralChapelBryan.com to share stories and memories.

(Published by Memorial Funeral Chapel of Bryan, TX)

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Joseph Skrivanek Services Held At New Tabor

Funeral services for Joseph J. Skrivanek Sr., 87, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Tabor Brethren Church with the Revs. Henry Beseda and F.J. Kostohryz officiating. Burial was in the New Tabor Cemetery.

Mr. Skrivanek died about noon Thursday at the home of a son, Dr. E.J. Skrivanek of Ennis.

A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Skrivanek, father of Frank Skrivanek of Rockdale, had lived 63 years in the Cook's Point community near Caldwell. He and Miss Marie Rose Drgac were married in August, 1906 at New Tabor. His wife preceded him in death in 1961.

Surviving are 7 sons, William J. of El Campo, Joseph Jr. of Cook's Point, John M. of Bryan, Frank of Rockdale, Dr. E.J. and Dr. D.A. of Ennis, and J.A. of Bryan; 2 sisters, Mrs. Rosie Marek and Mrs. Annie Marek, both of Caldwell; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Joe Skrivanek, Tommy Skrivanek, Alvin Drgac, theodore Marek, Gregory Skrivanek, Don Skrivanek, and Wilton Marek.

(Published in The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger on February 6, 1969)

Joseph married Mary Rose Drgac 7 Aug 1906, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Mary (daughter of Joseph Daniel Drgac, Sr. and Anna Mynar) was born 30 Apr 1887, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 5 Jan 1961, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Jan 1961, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Skrivanek Taken by Death

Mrs. J. J. Skrivanek, Sr. 73, of Caldwell, died this morning at the home of her son, Dr. E. J. Skrivanek. She and her husband had been visiting in the homes of her sons, Dr. E. J. and Dr. Dan Skrivanek for the past month.

Surviving are seven sons, Dr. Dan Skrivanek and Dr. E. J. Skrivanek of Ennis, Frank J. Skrivanek of Rockdale, William J. Skrivanek of El Campo, Joe J. Skrivanek, Jr., of Caldwell, John M. Skrivanek of A & M College, Bryan and J. A. Skrivanek of Bryan; one sister, Mrs. Frank Bednar of Caldwell; two brothers, P. P. Drgac and Frank Drgac, both of Caldwell and fourteen grandchildren.

Mrs. Skrivanek was a member of the Czech Moravian Brethren Church.

The body was taken from the J. E. Keever Mortuary today to Caldwell where funeral services are pending.

(Published in The Ennis Daily News on January 5, 1961)



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Mrs. Skrivanek Is Laid to Rest

Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Skrivanek, Sr., 73, of Caldwell, mother of Dr. E. J. Skrivanek and Dr. Dan Skrivanek, of Ennis, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the New Tabor Brethren Church, near Caldwell.

Officiating were the Rev. F. J. Kostohryz and the Rev. Henry Beseda. Interment took place in New Tabor Cemetery.

Mrs. Skrivanek and her husband had been visiting in the homes of their sons here, Drs. Skrivanek, and she died at the home of Dr. E. J. Skrivanek.

Surviving are seven sons, Dr. Dan Skrivanek and Dr. E. J. Skrivanek of Ennis, Frank J. Skrivanek of Rockdale, William J. Skrivanek of El Campo, Joe J. Skrivanek, Jr., of Caldwell, John M. Skrivanek of A & M College, Bryan and J. A. Skrivanek of Bryan; one sister, Mrs. Frank Bednar of Caldwell; two brothers, P. P. Drgac and Frank Drgac, both of Caldwell and fourteen grandchildren.

Mrs. Skrivanek was a member of the Czech Moravian Brethren Church.

(Published in The Ennis Daily News on January 9, 1961)