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Raymond Frank Kallus

August 31, 1922 — December 12, 2008

Raymond Frank Kallus, age 86, of West, passed away Friday afternoon, December 12, 2008 at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple. A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a visitation till 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with the Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, conducted by V.F.W. Post 4819 of West. Mr. Kallus was born on August 31, 1922 in Abbott, the son of Frank and Rose (Bezdek) Kallus. He attended the old Brooken School near Abbott. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army Transportation Corp and the United States Coast Guard-Merchant Marines. Raymond also served on the USNS Bondia during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1966. On May 27, 1972, he was united in marriage to Lois Marek Sykora in West. Raymond was an independent commercial truck driver. He enjoyed gardening, doing yard work, and especially spending time with his grandsons. Raymond was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. He was also a member of the S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 6 in Cottonwood and K.J.T. Society No. 31 in West. He was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4819 in West and the American Legion Post #121 in Waco. His parents and two brothers, Albin Kallus and Johnny Kallus, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his beloved wife of 36 years, Lois Marek Kallus of West; two daughters, Dody Volcik and husband Larry of Salado and Rose Volcik and husband Harry of Lacy Lakeview; one sister, Tracie Smajstrla and husband Ed of Houston; a sister-in-law, Josephine Kallus of Abbott; three grandsons, Ryan Volcik and wife Kristin, Travis Volcik and wife Lindsey and Alan Volcik and wife Kelli, all of Waco; one great-grandson, Austin Bolfing; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are David Kallus, Ryan Volcik, Travis Volcik, Alan Volcik, Harry Volcik and Larry Volcik. Memorials may be made to the Baby Jesus of Prague Memorial Garden or to the charity of your choice.

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Rosary

Monday, December 15, 2008

Starts at 6:30 pm (Central time)

Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.

808 South Reagan Street, West, TX 76691

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Memorial Mass

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption

305 South Harrison Street, West, TX 76691

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