Louis Anton Kokes

Male 1919 - 2007  (88 years)


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  • Name Louis Anton Kokes 
    Born 25 Jan 1919  Granger, Williamson County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 2 Dec 2007  San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 5 Dec 2007  Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1905  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2020 

    Family Dorothy Lillian Drgac,   b. 5 Feb 1921, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 2017, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 21 Nov 1947  San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2020 
    Family ID F718  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 25 Jan 1919 - Granger, Williamson County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 Nov 1947 - San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Dec 2007 - San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 5 Dec 2007 - Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Louis Anton Kokes, Hubert Joseph Drgac, and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes
    Louis Anton Kokes, Hubert Joseph Drgac, and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes
    The Second Annual Czech Fest at the SPJST Hall in Rowena took place on October 25, 1997. A good crowd enjoyed the day long celebration. Pictures, at right, Louis Kokes, Hubert Drgac and Dorothy Kokes take a break from the activities.
    Louis Anton Kokes
    Louis Anton Kokes
    Obituary picture

    Documents
    Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kokes and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Krupala 25th Wedding Anniversary
    Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kokes and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Krupala 25th Wedding Anniversary
    Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on December 27, 1972
    Obituary of Louis Anton Kokes
    Obituary of Louis Anton Kokes
    Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on January 23, 2008
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Louis Anton Kokes
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Louis Anton Kokes
    Name: Louis Anton Kokes
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 21
    Relationship to Draftee: Self
    Birth Date: 25 Jan 1919
    Birth Place: Granger, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Residence Place: Weir, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Registration Place: Weir, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Employer: Joe Chasak Farming
    Weight: 130 lbs.
    Complexion: Light
    Eye Color: Gray
    Hair Color: Brown
    Height: 5' 8"
    Next of Kin: Frank Kokes
    Louis Anton Kokes and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes 50th Wedding Anniversary
    Louis Anton Kokes and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes 50th Wedding Anniversary
    Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on November 23, 1997
    Obituary of Louis Anton Kokes
    Obituary of Louis Anton Kokes
    Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on December 4, 2007

    Headstones
    Headstone of Louis Anton Kokes
    Headstone of Louis Anton Kokes
    Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA
    Plot: Section A (Garden of Christus Annex), Lot A-416, Space 4
    Picture on Headstone of Louis Anton Kokes and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes
    Picture on Headstone of Louis Anton Kokes and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes
    Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA
    Plot: Section A (Garden of Christus Annex), Lot A-416, Space 3 & 4
    Headstone of Louis Anton Kokes and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes
    Headstone of Louis Anton Kokes and Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes
    Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA
    Plot: Section A (Garden of Christus Annex), Lot A-416, Space 3 & 4

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Louis A. Kokes, 88, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007, in Shannon Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Funeral service was at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 5 at the Wall Brethren Church. The Reverend Tommy Tallas officiated. Burial followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

      Louis was a member of Lodge 160, San Angelo.

      Louis was born January 25, 1919, in Granger, Texas, on a small farm. He grew up in the Granger community and attended the Circleville School through the eight grade. Louis was baptized and confirmed in the Czech language in the Czech Moravian Church in Granger. He was drafted into the military service in 1941. He later returned home to help his family farm. In 1942, they moved to San Angelo where Louis farmed until 1951. He married Dorothy L. Drgac on November 21, 1947. They just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

      In 1951, Louis went to work for Lone Star Gas Company as a meter reader and after 32 and one-half years, he retired in 1984. Louis was a member of the Wall Brethren Church where he served on the Board of Elders, was a Sunday school teacher, song leader and a member of the Czech choir. Louis served as secretary and treasurer of the Mutual Aid Society of the Wall Local for 43 years. He also served as vice president of RVOS. He was very active and served as president of the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society. Louis was also a member of the Downtown Lions Club. Louis' hobbies were wood and copper crafts, which he loved to work on with the help of his wife Dorothy. They entered numerous craft items in the San Angelo Rodeo exhibits. Louis also loved growing and showing his prize pecans. Louis will be greatly missed. He loved people! At home at Rio Concho Terrace, he was a friend to all. Even during his numerous hospital stays he still smiled and laughed. His happy attitude in life will not be forgotten. His love for the Lord was evident. Louis was an inspiration to all!

      Louis is preceded in death by his parents; brother Frank Kokes; and sisters Mary Chasak, Emily Krupala, and Ann Gibson.

      He is survived by wife Dorothy; sister-in-law Martha Kokes of Taylor; nieces Dorothy Kubacak, Marilyn Holik, Judy Holik, Lyn Hatterman, and Deborah Drgac; nephews Daniel and Gene Chasak, Robert and John Krupala and Eugene and Marvin Kokes, Larry, Garry, James, Rodney, Scott, Robert and Richard Drgac; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

      Pallbearers were Robert and John Krupala, Alan Chasak, Eugene Kokes, Larry Drgac, Benny and Brian Holik, and Johnny Laza. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Chasak, Marvin Kokes, Raymond Kubacak, Scott Drgac, and Stanley Holik.

      The family requests that memorials be made to the Wall Brethren Church building fund; or to a favorite charity.

      Arrangements were with Johnson's Funeral Home.

      (Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on January 23, 2008)