Rudolf Raymond Kovar

He was born on October 13, 1930 in Fayetteville, Texas to John and Mathilda Kovar, one of six children. After graduating Fayetteville High School, Rudolf joined the Air Force where he served for four years including overseas in Germany. He married Jerrydene (Pavlik) Kovar on October 22, 1960. Together they had three children; Kenneth, Charlotte, and Denise. They built a wonderful life in Houston, Texas. Rudolf worked for over thirty years at Offenhauser Company. They were founding members of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, with Rudolf a long time member of the Knights of Columbus.

Rudy was an avid Astros fan, a green-thumb in the garden, and enjoyed vacationing on numerous cruises with Jerrydene, and his whole family each summer in New Braunfels, Texas.

After retirement Rudy was a dedicated volunteer with the Czech Culture Center; he greatly enjoyed the opportunity to speak his native Czech language at any opportunity.

Rudy was a loving dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He was greatly loved by his children; Kenneth (Catherine) Kovar, Charlotte (Brent) Cannaday, Denise (Kelly) Sherrill, his grandchildren; McKena, Cody, Clay, Ethan, Tyler, Parker; and his great-granddaughters; Elise, and Gwendolyn.

He is proceeded in passing by his parents, John and Mathilda, his siblings, Johnnie, Steve, Jerry, Robert and Lorene and his loving wife of 60 years, Jerrydene.

The family wishes to thank Village on the Park Steeplechase and Aspire Hospice for the care given.

The viewing will be held at Pat H. Foley at 1200 W 34th Street, Houston, Texas, 77018, on February 15, 2024 from 5:00-8:00pm, with the rosary at 6:00pm. The memorial service will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 4213 Mangum Road, Houston, Texas, 77092, on February 16, 2024 at 9:30am with a celebration of life immediately following in the church hall. Internment will take place at Houston National Cemetery at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77038, on February 16, 2024 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Czech Center Museum of Houston at 4920 San Jacinto St, Houston, Tx 77004.

In loving memory of Rudolf Kovar, s pánem Bohem.