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Thomas Anders Skrivanek, 53, passed away on July 17, 2000, at Cooks Point. He was born January 21, 1947, in Rosenberg and had lived most of his life in the Cooks Point Community of Burleson County. He was a rancher and partner in Skrivanek Polled Hereford Ranch. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1965 in Bryan, and attended Blinn College and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, majoring in music education. He was a member of the A&M United Methodist Church in College Station.

Active in community affairs, Tommy held membership and various offices such as the Burleson County Farm Bureau, including vice-president, president of the Caldwell Rotary Club, and he also held offices in the Burleson County Young Farmers. He had been a member of the Board of Directors of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and a member of the American Hereford Association.

His love of music, especially classical, was a hobby and interest all of his life. He further had a life-long love for the land, animals of all kinds, farming and ranching. He attended various programs and short-courses in an effort to keep his knowledge up on the most current issues and upgrade his skills.

Tommy is survived by his wife Shelom, his mother Grace Skrivanek, both of Cooks Point, a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Susan Skrivanek of Caldwell, and two nieces - Sarah Skrivanek Bush of Bryan and Anne Skrivanek of Caldwell, along with numerous cousins. He was proceeded in death by his father, Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr. in 1991.

Services were handled by Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Graveside services were held at the Skrivanek Family Cemetary located on the Thomas Skrivanek Ranch in the Cooks Point community with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Active pallbearers included: Billy Albright, Smitter Loehr, Randy Hall, Joe Dan Crnkovic, Dr. Clinton Machann, Allen Steck, and Joseph Provazek. Honorary pallbearers included: Billy Nowak, Ben Trcalek, Jr., Jessie Jerkins, John David Skrivanek, Franklin Stech, Dr. Jerry Hosek, George Hlavinka, Dr. Alvin Kutach, Andreas Lopez, and Fred Perez.

Memorials may be made to the Czech Education Foundation of Texas at 2223 Quenby, Houston, Texas 77005, or by calling 713/521-1335. They may also be made to the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum.

Thomas married S.C.A. Ybarra [Group Sheet]

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Joseph J. Skrivanek, 77, of Cooks Point community, died Friday morning, February 1, in a Temple hospital.

Mr. Skrivanek was born June 6, 1913, in the Cooks Point community near Caldwell. A life-long educator, he received his early education in Cooks Point and was a graduate of Caldwell High School. He received his Bachelor and Master of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also did post graduate work at the University of Houston and Charles University in Prague, Czechoslavakia. He served as high school Band Director and Choir Director at East Bernard High School; high school band director at Rosenberg High School, now known as Lamar Consolidated High School; high school Principal of A&M Consolidated High School; junior high school Band Director of Anson Jones and Lamar Junior High Schools in Bryan and retired in 1975 from the Modern Language Arts Department at Texas A&M University, teaching Czech and Spanish. An active farmer and rancher, he has been a registered polled Hereford breeder since 1952 and was a member of the American and Texas Polled Hereford Association; National and Independent Cattleman's Association. he served as president of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and was active in many civic and community organizations. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Rosenberg Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M> and the Arabia Shrine Temple Scottish Rite in Houston. He was an organizing member and Choir Director of the Bryan-College Station Brethren Church and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Corps as a Sergeant.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, William J. Skrivanek, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, Frank J. Skrivanek, Dr. Daniel A. Skrivanek, one infant sister and three infant brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Skrivanek of Cooks Point community; two sons, Joseph J., III and wife, Susan Skrivanek of Caldwell, Thomas A. and wife, Shelom Skrivanek of Cooks Point community; two grand-daughters, Sarah and Anne Skrivanek of Caldwell; two brothers, Dr. Ervin J. and wife, Faustine Skrivanek of Ennis, Julius A. and wife, Jodie Skrivanek of Bryan; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. John M. (Lil) Skrivanek of Plano; Mrs. Frank J. (Sarah) Skrivanek of Rockdale, Mrs. Daniel A. (Maudee) Skrivanek of Ennis; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3 from Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Rev. Joseph Polasek and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment followed in the New Tabor Church Cemetery near Caldwell.

Serving as pallbearers were Floyd Boston, Jr., Lorence Bravenec, Colbert Drgac, Gary Skrivanek, Greg Skrivanek, Paul Skrivanek and Ben Trcalek, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers were Robert Skrabanek, Alvin Drgac, the Officers and Directors of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas.

Memorials may be made to the Czech Education Foundation of Texas, Bryan-College Station Brethren Church or a favorite charity.

(Published in The Burleson County Citizen Tribune and Caldwell News on February 7, 1991)

Joseph married Grace Almeda Anders 12 Sep 1940, Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA. Grace was born 23 Mar 1916, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; died 13 Nov 2010, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Nov 2010, New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Grace Anders Skrivanek, 94, of Caldwell (the greater Cooks Point Community), passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Bryan, Texas. Graveside services are set for Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery, under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2010, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

She was born March 23, 1916, in San Antonio, Texas to Noah Anders and Hattie (Montour) Anders. She grew up in Texas and Alabama, graduating from high school in Houston. She graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos.

She began her career as an elementary teacher in East Bernard, and continued in Rosenberg, College Station and Bryan, where she retired after 32 years. She met her husband, Joseph John Skrivanek, Jr. when he was a high school band director. He was High School Principal at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, junior high band director in Bryan, and later retired from the Modern Language Department at Texas A&M University. Their over 50 year marriage ended with his death in 1991.

One of her greatest joys was seeing the children she taught realize their potential. She said she sometimes got the "problem" students. When she asked the principal why, he said they belong with the "problem" teacher. This meant her way of relating to each child, in thinking outside the box before that term became popular, allowed her to reach the children she did. Seeing them become successful adults was truly a joy to her.

She had a great love for music. She played the piano and occasionally helped out various churches and organizations. She was active in community affairs and organizations. One was the Czech Education Foundation of Texas. Founded by her husband, his twin brother and others, it has created and funded academic chairs at Texas A&M, the University of Texas and North Texas which represent nearly $4 million. She was honored to have been the first woman president of this statewide organization. Another highlight was her selection as Queen of the annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell. A widow at the time, her selection was the first time an individual and not a couple was honored at this popular event. Her hobbies included reading, traveling to Europe, enjoying country living on the cattle ranch, plus her cat "Pootie", enjoying her granddaughters and her great grandson and extended family. She was a longtime member of the A&M United Methodist Church in College Station, the Eastern Star and Retired Teachers Association.

Her parents preceded her in death as well as her husband, one son-Thomas Anders Skrivanek, additionally, her sister; Billie B. Kirchner, seven brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, two nephews and one niece.

She is survived by her son Joseph John Skrivanek, III (Joey) and his wife, Susan, granddaughters, Sarah Cadan and husband Craig and great grandson Dillan and Anne Mashek and husband Chris. She is also survived by sisters-in-law; Faustine Skrivanek of Ennis and Jodie Skrivanek of Bryan, plus numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On behalf of her family, we deeply appreciate the care of St. Joseph Hospital, The Manor and Christus Dubuis-acute care doctors, nurses and staff for the true caring and expressions of concern. You all made her last days so much more comfortable. She was fortunate to live life to the fullest until her hospitalization. She knew her doctors and nurses and shared such a good relationship with each of you.

Many have referred to her as "Amazing Grace". This is not a title she liked-it embarrassed her and even caused her to not want the song to be a part of any service. But, the phrase truly fit her. Her passion for life, the continued search for learning-reading, travel, of making lives better of being so mentally active at her age and so much more. Her life was truly an amazing story-a part of the American Dream. Her family thanks all who were a part of her life!


The family suggests memorials be made to the Czech Education Foundation of Texas at: Attn: Paul Hlavinka, 2044 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005, or the Cooks Point Community Center, FM 1362 S., Caldwell, Texas 77836.

Please leave condolences for the family at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle from November 15 to November 16, 2010)

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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)

Joseph married Anna Mucha 23 Nov 1875, Washington County, Texas, USA. Anna (daughter of Martin Mucha and Marie Holubec) was born 19 May 1859, Stredokluky, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic; died 19 May 1938, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 May 1938, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Skrivanek Buried May 19th

Was Resident Of County Fifty-Eight Years

Mrs. Anna Mucha Skrivanek, a resident of Burleson County for the past 58 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John K. Drgac, in the Cook's Point community, Thursday, May 19.

Mrs. Skrivanek was born in Czechoslovakia on May 19, 1859, and came to America in 1872, at the age of 13. Her family settled at Wesley, Washington County. Here on November 23, 1875, she was married to Joseph Skrivanek. In 1880, she and her husband moved by wagon to the New Tabor community in Burleson County, where she lived continuously on the farm which they then bought until within a year of her death. Her husband and two children preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Drgac, with burial in the New Tabor cemetery. The Revs. Jos. Barton, Granger, and H.E. Beseda, Caldwell, officiated. Burial was in charge of Harvey-Schiller.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph and Frank Skrivanek; three daughters, Mrs. John K. Drgac, Mrs. Frank Marek, Mrs. Hynek Marek; twenty-two grand-children, and one great-grand-child, all of Burleson County.

(Published in The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger on May 26, 1938)

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Death Claims An Aged Citizen of Burleson County

Death yesterday morning claimed the life of Mr. Joseph Drgac, Sr., aged 82, one of the county's elderly and highly respected citizens. Mr. Drgac died at the home of Joe Drgac, Jr., one of his sons. Funeral services will be held from Joe Drgac, Jr's. family residence at Cooks Point today at 1:00 p.m.

Mr. Drgac came to this county a long number of years ago and resided here continuously. He was one of the county's most successful farmers up until he retired on account of his age. He reared a large family. Those surviving him are: J.D. Drgac, John, Frank and Peter, sons, and Mrs. J.V. Sebesta, Mrs. Frank Bednar and Mrs. Joe Skrivanek, daughters.

(Published in The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger on November 13, 1931)

Joseph married Anna Mynar 14 Sep 1869, Washington County, Texas, USA. Anna was born 10 Aug 1850, Austria; died 23 Mar 1920, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Slovak Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]