Larry Vrba

Larry E. Vrba, age 70, of West, passed away Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 at The Atrium in Bellmead. The family will have a celebration of Larry's Life at a later date. Larry was born November 4, 1951 in Waco, the son of Ernest and Elvera (Glomb) Vrba. He was a 1970 graduate of West High School. Larry proudly served his country with the United States Navy and was stationed in Seattle. He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours and the American Legion Post #121 in Elm Mott. He worked for Texas Prestressed Concrete in Elm Mott and for Johnson Roofing in Waco. Larry enjoyed playing baseball and football growing up, lifting weights, having breakfast at the VFW, hanging out with his friends at Mynar's Bar, riding around town, and going out to eat with his family. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and would always give out his loose change to them as a treat when they came to visit. He lived in West for many years and when his health declined he moved to The Atrium in Bellmead where he enjoyed visiting with the staff and other residents. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Timothy Louis Vrba. Survivors include his daughters, Callie Nemec and her husband Coby and Randi Jo Vrba and her fiance John Michael Gomez all of West; sons, Wesley Zahirniak and his wife Caitlin of West and Chance Vrba and Jessica of Austin; grandchildren, Piercen, Beckham, Dani Rose, Iva, Maren, Dylan, Marley, and Van "Shuggs"; sisters, Carolyn Smith and her husband David and Yvonne Vrba Paice; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Ambulance Association.