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PORT MANSFIELD, TX. - Rudolph Joe Krafka, 72 of Port Mansfield, TX, entered into rest Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Valley Baptist Medical Center.
He was born on March 25, 1938 in Valentine, NE, son Rudolph and Irene (Lux) Krafka.
He is survived by his loving companion, Verna Raatz of Port Mansfield; son, Alan (Susan) Raatz of Corpus Christi, granddaughter, Jennifer Raatz of Corpus Christi, brother, Thomas (Mollie'O) Krafka of Rapid City, SD, sister, Nancy Cantrell of Harlingen, Beloved Nieces: Marsha, Michelle, Erin and Heather.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Port Mansfield Community Church in Port Mansfield.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home. (956) 689-2151.
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Paul & Clair Schulle
February 21, 2011
Dear Verna,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you & Joe's family.We had been out of town & just learned of Joe's death.Please contact us & let us know when we can come see you.
Scooter McGee II
February 17, 2011
Tight lines and smooth sailing, Barnacle Bill! You'll be missed around Port Mansfield and the valley...
Judi Krafka
February 17, 2011
Rest in Peace Rudy Joe. Joe, Hilda, Joey, Shirley & Judi Krafka (Brownsville, Tx.)
Dale Murden
February 16, 2011
God's speed Joe. You will never be forgotten. Some of my fondest memories growing up had you in them.
Jan Brackhahn
February 16, 2011
Rest In Peace
February 16, 2011
60 years have passed since we played cowboys and indians out on the Rosebud.
Jerry Harvey
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