Hubert Andrew Krenek, 88, of Caldwell, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, after a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held, Monday, November 1, 2021, at St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church in Caldwell with Father Melvin Dornak and Deacon John Young officiating.
The burial followed at the church cemetery. Military Honors were provided by VFW Post #4458.
Hubert was born November 30, 1932, to Veronica and Val Krenek in Caldwell, Texas.
He attended Red Hollow School through the 8th grade and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1950.
He worked for Continental Can Company in Houston until he was drafted into the Army and served from 1953-1955. He was stationed at Camp Hanford in Washington.
Hubert went to barber school and worked as a barber for many years.
Then he went back to school and drove an oil tanker truck until he retired.
Hubert loved his church and his family.
He was an active member of the KC’s and Czech Heritage society.
Hubert enjoyed many hobbies including polka dancing. He traveled to any place he could find a polka dance.
He also loved reading, photography, gardening, and animals, especially dogs.
He also loved spending time at Dave & Jerry’s, especially exchanging stories with Orville and Floyd.
Hubert is survived by a sister, Dorothy Matus of Caldwell; three brothers, Bill Krenek of Dearborn, Michigan, Dan Krenek and wife, Emma, of Manchaca, Texas, and Tom Krenek and wife, Joyce, of Caldwell, Texas.
Also, close to Hubert were his nephews, Mike Matus and wife, Nicole, of College Station, Murphy Matus and wife, Kimber, of Cedar Park, Paul Krenek, and Neal Krenek of Dearborn, Michigan, Dean Krenek and wife, Brandy, of Kaufman; and nieces, Cathy Krenek of Dearborn, Melanie Matus of Bryan, Deborah Jistel and husband, Chris, of Manchaca, Karen Krenek of Deanville, Sue Penrose and husband, Sam, of Mill Valley, California.
He is also survived by great-nieces, Morgan and McKayla Matus, Allyson Krenek, Kaitlyn Krenek, Sydney Krenek, Lila Penrose; and great-nephews, Owen Penrose, Thomas Krenek, and Eric Krenek.
Hubert’s nieces and nephews have great memories of “Uncle Hubert (Duck).” He took them on trips, and riding in his “pink” jeep and his ‘66 red Mustang, spent time with them at the tank and he always had fireworks for every occasion (that resulted in some stories we still tell today).
We can also never forget his love of Willie Nelson and going to the Willie Nelson Picnic. He would come out of the house dressed in his boots, hat, and “shorts” for the day. He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements were under the Direction of Strickland Funeral Homes.