ANTON JOHN VRAZEL

Merle Dawn Shuffield, 8Anton John Vrazel, 97, of Yarrellton, passed away May 15, 2025 in a Temple nursing facility. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Marak.

Burial will follow in the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.

Mr. Vrazel was born October 9, 1927, in the Marak community of Milam County to Lawrence and Albina (Sustek) Vrazel. He married Albina Helen Vansa on May 7, 1952 and was married for 67 years. He was a farmer, rancher and musician and served in the U.S. Army.

He and his brothers started the Vrazels’ Polka Band in 1953, and he was the band’s manager. He played the accordion for 55 years in the band until the age of 81. He was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, and was presented the Lumen Gentium Award in 2013. He was a member of SPJST Lodge #15, KJT Lodge #39 and WFLA.

He was preceded in death by his wife Albina Vrazel, grandchildren, Lisa Marie Wilde and Justin Mark Everett. He is also preceded in death by brothers Lawrence Vrazel Jr. and Edward Vrazel and sister Evelyn Hubnik. Brotherin- law Milton Hubnik and sister- in- law Mary Ann Vrazel also precedes him in death. He is survived by: Daughters: Linda M.

Vrazel Wilde and husband Daniel of Cyclone, Rose Marie Vrazel of Temple; Brothers Albert Vrazel of Yarrellton, Alfred Vrazel and wife Bernice of Yarrellton; Granddaughter Jennifer Everett of Temple. There will be a musical tribute at the cemetery, musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join in.

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.