Roho "RJ" Strnadel Jr.

"RJ" (Rudolph Joe) Roho, Strnadel Jr., 86, of Hillje TX, passed away on May 3rd at his home in Hillje, 1/2 mile away from the home farm that he was born on.

Visitation begins 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Hillje with a Rosary at 6 p.m. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, May 7 at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in Hillje at 2 p.m. Monday, May 7th at St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Father Clement Quainoo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery.

RJ was born on the Hillje Family Farm to Rudolph Joe and Betty Strnadel on March 16, 1932. He went to school at Adams #1 and #2 and El Campo High School. He married Rose Marie Kaspar on July 8th 1952 in Ganado. He worked as a Farmer and Rancher his entire life. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the 30th AAA Battery Army, and was awarded the sharp shooter metal along with a few others. He was involved in ACTS, Future Farmers of America, Knights of Columbus, KJT, Louise Volunteer Fire Department and many others. RJ spent most of his time presiding on the Hillje Volunteer City Council. He received Hillje Louise Knights of Columbus Outdoorsman of the Year and was an honorary member of the Louise FFA. Some of his favorite times were enjoying the great outdoors, playing 42 with his domino club, Monday night Reflections, Birthday club and having breakfast with his friends at Prasek's. RJ "hunted" by usually staying close to the campfire where he could visit with friends. He ended every hunting season with a "Sausage Season" where he opened his butcher shop up to the community and spent countless hours having a beer and making great sausage and memories.

RJ is preceded in death by his parents, RJ & Betty; siblings, Betty Jo Prasek, Ronnie and Leroy Strnadel plus infant twin brothers, Ignac and John.

RJ is survived by his beautiful wife of 65 years, Rose Marie (Kaspar) Strnadel; sons, Rodney, Jeff and his wife Jennifer, Scott and his wife Sheri and Greg and his wife Leann; sisters, Norma Lee Muschalek (Martin) and Bernadette Medford (Butch); brother, Wesley Strnadel (Elaine); sister in law, Delores Strnadel; brother in law, Mike Prasek Sr; grandchildren, Megan, Cason, Jeyten Strnadel, Kaycie & Cory (Shannon) King; great grandson, Camden King; a very special Buenger family, Dianne, Rose Ann, Pat, Carol, Sandy & Glenn. His right hand man and partner in crime, Juan Alba (and family).

Pallbearers will be Rodney, Jeff, Scott, Greg, Cason Strnadel, Cory King, Glenn Buenger, Paul Koudela and Juan Alba. Honorary pallbearers will be his Monday night reflection group, his Godchildren and Jerome and Theresa Veselka.

Memorials may be given to St. Philips Catholic School, St. Andrews Catholic Church or Hillje Louise Knights of Columbus Council 9394.

The Family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Molly Nichols his trustworthy caregiver, Dr. Salman Aly and his medical team and the many other families and friends that made his life so special.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.triskafuneralhome.com

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681