J.C. married T.L. Malazzo [Group Sheet]

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Colbert H. Drgac, 96, of Caldwell, was called home to his Lord early Friday September 18, 2020. Visitation will be held Monday, September 21, from 6 to 8 pm at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 22, at 2 pm. Pastor Wayne Calder will preside over services. Burial and Military Honors will follow at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

Colbert H. Drgac was born in Caldwell, Texas on April 4, 1924 to parents Franklin B. and Lydia (Schiller) Drgac. He was a graduate of Caldwell High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corp. in 1942. Colbert was an airplane and engine mechanic. He was stationed in the Asian Pacific theater and maintained planes for combat. After being Honorably Discharged in 1946 when he came back to Caldwell, he was married to the love of his life Dorothy V. Novosad on July 12, 1946. He worked at the Drgac Lumber yard for several years while going to Texas A&M. Colbert graduated from the Texas A&M College and went into banking after the lumber yard. He worked at the First National Bank of Caldwell and was a Rotary member. Colbert was also Mayor Pro-Tem, active with the Volunteer Fire Department of Caldwell, American Legion 451 and a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post 4458.

Colbert was preceded by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy V. Drgac; parents, Frank B. and Lydia Drgac; siblings, Franklin J Drgac, Doris Cervenka, and Geraldine Siptak.

He is survived by his children son, Jay C. Drgac of Caldwell, and daughter, Dani L. DeChiara and husband Terry of Taylor; grandchildren, Ragina Polasek and husband James, Melissa Jaramillo and husband Isaac, Colbert J. Drgac, Erin Drgac and fiancée Erik Wharmby, and Leissa Drgac; great-grandchildren, Teri Polasek, Christopher Polasek, Eduardo Jaramillo, Brittney Jaramillo, and Cambree White; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory may be made to Encompass Hospice, 3600 Texas 6 Frontage Rd #100, College Station, TX 77845, to the Caldwell VFW Post 4458, 1644 TX-36, Caldwell, TX 77836, or to a charity of your choice.

(Published in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on September 21, 2020)

Colbert married Dorothy Virginia Novosad 12 Jul 1946, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Dorothy was born 22 Dec 1924, Volney, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 1 Mar 1989, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frank married Lydia Matilda Schiller 9 Oct 1906, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Lydia was born 17 Feb 1888, Nelsonville, Austin County, Texas, USA; died 9 Sep 1979, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Sep 1979, Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Lydia Matilda Drgac, who passed away Sunday, September 9, 1979 in the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Caldwell, Texas.

Sister Drgac was born February 17, 1888 in Nelsonville, Texas to Joseph O. and Matilda Schiller. She moved to Caldwell at an early age. She was married to Frank B. Drgac in Caldwell on October 9, 1906. She was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church and a charter member of the Christian Sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Franklin Drgac of Cameron and Colbert Drgac of Caldwell; two daughters, Mrs. John (Doris) Grabow of Brenham and Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Siptak of Caldwell; one brother, Alvin L. Schiller, Sr. of Bryan; one sister, Mrs. Gardena Mills of Austin and seven grandchildren.

Her husband preceded her in death March 14, 1968. Also, preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held September 11 in the Phillips-Luckey Chapel with the Rev. Henry E. Beseda officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery.

To the loved ones and to our beloved sister, we wish eternal rest and may her memory be honored unto eternity.

(Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on October 3, 1979)

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DRGAC, Mrs. Lydia M., 91, of Caldwell, died Sunday. Services 3 p.m. today at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Burial, Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. Survivors: sons, Franklin Drgac of Cameron, Colbert Drgac of Caldwell; daughters, Mrs. John (Doris) Grabow of Brenham, Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Siptak of Caldwell; brother, Alvin L. Schiller Sr. of Bryan; sister, Mrs. Gardena Mills of Austin; seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on September 11, 1979)