Eugene George Hrachovy, 78, of La Grange, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.
Eugene was born on Jan. 8, 1943, the son of John and Annie (Dusek) Hrachovy, in Hostyn. He spent his childhood on the family farm and developed a passion for farming. After graduating from Bishop Forest High School, Schulenburg in 1961, he went on to work for RC Cola in La Grange, Fayette County, City of La Grange and Prime Industries. He later retired and spent his days tending to his farm and raising hogs and calves. He enjoyed listening to good polka music and watching game shows on television.
Eugene was a member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Hostyn, Knights of Columbus, KJT, and Farm Bureau.
Eugene is survived by his daughter, Sharon Lemon and husband Robert of Caldwell; two sons, Daniel Hrachovy and wife Amanda of Houston, and Timothy Hrachovy and wife Dana of Sealy; sisters-in-law, Dolores Hrachovy of Schulenburg, and Bonnie Hrachovy of Round Top; and six grandchildren, Robyn Lemon, Matthew Lemon, Connor Hrachovy, Jack Hrachovy, Trevor Hrachovy and Daegan Hrachovy; along with numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his loving fourlegged companions, Maxie, Buddy Black and Buddy Brown. Acknowledgment is given to his devoted caregivers, Maria Cruz, Lauren Wetjen and Joseph Mole (papa).
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Rose Ann and John Otis Marek; brothers, Leon Hrachovy, Laddie Hrachovy and infant brother Alois Hrachovy.
Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.
A rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. The funeral Mass began at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Burial followed at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Hostyn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 936 FM 2436 La Grange, TX 78945.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.