Elma (Pug) Pitrucha, age 81, of Copperas Cove, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Elma Was born on January 9, 1943 in Temple, Texas to parents Rubin E Kokel and Wilma (Kielman) Kokel. She married Emil Pitrucha JR on February 14, 1964, in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Elma was preceded in death by her parents, Rubin and Wilma Kokel and her sister, Judy Dortch.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Emil Pitrucha, JR; a son Jeff Pitrucha and wife Michaelle of Greenville, Texas, a daughter; Cindy Tredway and husband Craig of Copperas Cove, a brother; James Kokel and wife Wanda of Round Rock, Texas, grandchildren; Chelsey Rivers and husband Eddie, Alicia Castetter and husband Robby, Casey Tice and husband Michael, Teresa Smith and husband Brandon and Colton Corp. Elma's pride and joy were her 10 great-grandchildren (Derrick, Mazi, Dakota, Cora, Jackson, Charlie, Karson, Lainey, Lacey and Stetson,)
A Visitation at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home for Elma will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Graveside Service in Copperas Cove City Cemetery will be on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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