Donald R. Hrazdil, 75, of Wichita Falls, died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his home. A memorial mass has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiated by Father Hoa Nguyen.
Donald was born January 4, 1937 in Burkburnett to Michael and Frances Gree Hrazdil. He studied at both North Texas State University and Midwestern State University. He was the manager of Equifax and after the 1979 tornado in Wichita Falls he became a builder and owned his own contracting business, Creative Construction Company, fulfilling a longtime dream.
Donald was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed sailing for pleasure and in competition and was for many years a member and Commodore at Wichita Falls Yacht Club. He loved to travel, cook, snow ski, and garden. Donald had a gift for writing poetry and began collecting his writings later in life.
Mr. Hrazdil is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mike; sisters, Mary, Emily, Georgia; and step-son, Craig Thompson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Elaine G. Hrazdil; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Bradley Meyer of Austin, TX; step-son and wife, Carter and Kristen Thompson of Charlotte, NC; step-daughter-in-law, Dr. Laura Ledlie, of Columbia, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Lillie and Ralph Beckett of Wichita Falls; seven grandchildren, Addison Andrew, Madeline Claire, Wade, Brooke, Emma, Kristen, Ivy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, the National Parkinson Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, or the charity of your choice.
Please share your condolences and fond memories with the Hrazdil family at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com.
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