Frank R. Knapek

Frank Raymond Knapek “Frankie” “Junior” born February 9, 1933 died January 5, 2011.

Frank Raymond Knapek, from Thrall, TX. passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the age of 77, from a massive stroke at Scott & White hospital in Round Rock, TX.

He was born February 9, 1933 to parents John Frank and Mary Michalek Knapek. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Frank married Adella Havelka-Knapek on June 6, 1959 at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, TX. They were blessed to have 51 years together.

Frank grew up in Williamson county, first near Turkey Creek as a child and then after marriage in Willis Creek, Waterloo, and finally settling in Thrall, TX. where he lived for the last 38 years.

He served in the U.S. Army and then worked as a distributor for 7UP. He later worked for Rockdale Alcoa for over 25 years before retiring in 1996.

He loved growing flowers and vegetables, spending time at his property in Shiloh and playing dominos and listening to Czech Music. He was a proud Catholic and attended services regularly and was also proud of his Czech heritage.

Frank is survived by his wife, Adella Knapek; 2 sons, Jonathan Knapek & fiancé Laurie Herr and her boys Andy, Daniel and Jack and Daniel Knapek and wife Michelle; brothers, Louis Knapek and wife Blanche, George Knapek and wife Linda, and Joe Knapek and wife Virginia; sister, Mary Ann Strimiska; and numerous nieces and nephews all of Taylor, TX.; sister-in-law: Tonie Knapek of Granger; 9 grandchildren, Katherine, Jeffrey, Joseph, and Ashley of Plugerville, Brendon Knapek and girlfriend Renee of Georgetown, Cole Knapek of Austin, Briana Knapek of San Marcos, Cassandra and Daniel Knapek of Leander.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Knapek; sister, Alice Knapek; brother, Johnny Knapek; and brother-in-law, George Strimska.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday, January 10, 2011 and Rosary at 7 PM at Providence Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10 AM Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor with Msgr. Lonnie Urban officiating. Entombment will follow at the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Granger.

Pallbearers will be Brendon Knapek, Eugene Knapek, Anthony Knapek, Wesley Knapek, George Michael Knapek, and George Strimska, Jr.

Frank will be remembered as a hard working and generous man who loved his family and his Czech heritage.