Alvin Johnnie Kucera Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alvin Johnnie Kucera was born, December 4, 1935, to Martin Charles Kucera and Lillian Arneta (Vrla) Kucera, in Ennis, Texas. He was one of three siblings. Alvin graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, Texas in 1954. After graduating high school he attended Allen Academy, a military preparatory school for one year. It was there that he met his future wife Agnes C. Muzny, in the spring of 1961. They met in Bryan, and were married November 18, 1961, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dime Box, Texas. To this union two daughters were born, Catherine (Cathy) A. Kucera and Carolyn A. Kucera. After Graduating from high school and attending Allen Academy, Alvin was inducted into the United States Army on September 4, 1958, after completing basic training. He was honorably discharged August 26, 1960. After completing his military service, he went to work for Smith Corona Marchant, Inc (SCM, Inc) where his office was in the basement of the State Capital building in Austin, Texas. Alvin repaired typewriters and adding machines for many businesses throughout Austin. After working a few years there, Alvin and his family moved back to Bryan where he continued to work for SCM, servicing many businesses throughout Central Texas. He worked there for many years before deciding to make a career change leaving the company and going to work for the United States Postal Service, he was employed there until his retirement. Alvin worked at the various postal facilities in Bryan and College Station, the final one was on the Texas A&M University Campus in the Memorial Student Center. He became friends with many of the students, always going above and beyond to help them however he could. The students loved him so much that they actually named a Freshman Fish camp in honor of him called "Camp Kucera. " This was a true honor. Alvin retired from the United States Post Office after 26 years of dedicated service in January 1999. He loved doing so many things, including his music and especially polka. Alvin and Agnes enjoyed going polka dancing whenever they had time. Anytime it was being played on the radio he'd be listening with a smile. Alvin loved music so much that he taught himself to play the accordion. The accordion wasn't the only musical instrument he could play. Alvin also played the cornet, which he played in the SFA High School Band. Occasionally, he would get his instruments out and would play them for the family. Everyone loved listening to him perform, and of course it was usually polkas and waltzes. In Alvin's younger years, he decided he wanted to learn to fly. He went to flight school at Easterwood Airport where received his pilot's license. He loved taking his friends and family flying with him. Cathy loved to fly with her dad, so any chance she had, she was ready to go! Alvin enjoyed being outdoors. He loved life on the farm, tending his cattle, gardening, hunting and fishing as well as spending time with friends and family. When Carolyn was in high school, she and her dad spent many hours together getting ready for various livestock shows, including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo where Carolyn placed 3rd and the Brazos County Youth Livestock show where Carolyn received a Reserved Champion, for showing her registered Brangus heifers. Carolyn and her dad also went to many Aggie football games together, getting in at half-time when her Uncle Delbert would be working the games. After the games were over her Dad would tell her they could walk out onto Kyle field. Carolyn couldn't wait and would take off running so she could talk to all the football players and get their autographs. He had a hard time keeping up with her and would literally have to hunt her down. Alvin also liked to deer hunt but loved fishing the most. In the spring when the white bass are running, he and Agnes would go fishing down at Yegua Creek. Most of the time Agnes would out fish him, but that didn't matter to him. He just enjoys their time together. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, spending time with them was priceless to him. When they weren't fishing at the tank behind their house, he loved reading to them or just watching them ride their bikes or scooters in the driveway. They loved their Pepaw. Alvin was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, in Caldwell, he was also a member of the K.J.T. where he held various offices. Alvin was dearly loved and will greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Alvin was preceded in death by his father, Martin Charles Kucera, mother, Lillian Arneta (Vrla) Kucera, brother, Martin Pete (Buddy) Kucera. Alvin is survived by his wife of 62 years Agnes C. (Muzny) Kucera of Deanville; daughter Catherine A (Kucera) Engleman and her husband Henry J Engleman, Jr of Bryan; daughter, Carolyn A Kucera of Huntsville; a sister, Mary E. (Kucera) Hovorak of Bryan, two grandchildren and their spouses, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, the Parkinson Foundation; the Alzheimer's Association or St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, in Caldwell, Texas. The family would like to thank everyone at Hospice Brazos Valley & the Staff at Copperas Hollow Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Caldwell, Texas for their unwavering devotion, care and assistance.

Alvin Johnnie Kucera

December 4, 1935 - August 13, 2024

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