Henry A. Vrana

Henry "Hank" Alfonse Vrana was called to eternal rest on October 2, 2012 in Houston, TX. He was born on November 3, 1933 to Frank and Josephine Leihardt Vrana in the small Czech populated farm town of Moravia, TX. The family later moved to El Campo, TX. Hank attended El Campo High School and received an Associates Degree from Wharton County Junior College. He then joined the United States Army and served his country as a "Spearhead" in the 3rd Armored Division stationed in Germany during the Cold War. Following the completion of his tour of duty, he joined the Reserves and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. Hank completed his Bachelors of Business Administration from University of Texas at Austin in 1961 and was honorably discharged from the Army in 1962. Hank accepted a job with General Foods and moved to Houston, TX where he met the love of his life at St. Anne's Catholic Church. He was the Social Chair of the Young Adult's Club at the same time his future bride held the position of Club Secretary. Hank and Genny became better acquainted while planning and hosting events for the Young Adult's Club and the two married in 1967. As someone dedicated to serving others, in his younger years Hank held the position of Men's Club President at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, served as an usher every Sunday morning and was an active member in the Knights of Columbus. Professionally, Hank worked for various companies such as the Eagle Snack Division of Anheuser Busch and retired from the Nabisco Division of Kraft Foods. Hank was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and grandfather. He was a dedicated husband and friend to his beloved wife, Genny, to whom he was married to for 45 years. He was a proud and supportive father to his daughters and especially loved being a proud Pa'Pa' to his granddaughter and looked forward to the birth of his grandson. Hank will always be remembered for his love of University of Texas Longhorn sports and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball. Survived by his wife, Genevieve Susan Vrana of Houston; daughter, Deborah Vrana of Houston; daughter, Pamela Vrana Rault and husband Richard of New Orleans; granddaughter, Kristin Rault of New Orleans; grandson, Joshua Rault of New Orleans; brother George Vrana of El Campo; sister Rose Mary Vrana of El Campo; sister-in-law, Gloria Susan Hebert and husband Joe of Houston; sister-in-law, Rose Susan Britton of Houston, and numerous nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; his sister Helen Vrana; brothers Jerome Vrana, and Frank L. Vrana; father-in law and mother- in-law Edward and Anne Maroul Susan. Visitation will be held, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Chapel of Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg, TX from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The rosary will be said from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 11, 2012, followed by interment, both at the Chapel of Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home. Words of condolence may be left for the Vrana family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX 77471. Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Henry A. Vrana

November 3, 1933 - October 2, 2012