Emil Frank Kuropata (’67)

It is with deep sorrow and much love the we mourn the peaceful passing of Emil Kuropata of Houston, Texas on Sat 8/15/2020 at the age of 90. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ann Kuropata of 67 yrs. and children Blane Kuropata of Houston, and his daughter Angie Kuropata of Houston. His twin brother Edwin Kuropata of Houston and his wife Barbara Kuropata. Emil was a graduate of University of Houston, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, belonged to many organizations: Sokol Houston, S.P.J.S.T Lodge 88, Senior Citizens Men’s club of Lodge 88 Houston, Western Fraternal Life Assoc, Slavonic mutual Fire, Sons of Herman Houston, American Legend, VFW Hall He had many hobbies some of his favorites: listening to music, polka dancing, going to Czech and German festivals, cooking and most of all visiting and entertaining his family and friends. He never meet a stranger. At family request memorial donations may be made in the name of Emil Kuropata to the Alzheimer’s Foundation Alz.org1-800-272-3900225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601, The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Reliable Oaks Nursing Facility in Needville, Tx for their care and compassion

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