Al proudly served his country as a medic during the Vietnam War and while stationed in Berlin he was awarded the National Defense Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and the Marksman Rifle Medal. He worked as a finance manager for 35 years before retiring to spend time with his cherished wife and family. He found great joy in searching for treasures at local yard and estate sales. He had a knack for collecting and refurbishing vintage tools, guns, clocks and furniture. He spent countless hours working outdoors to keep the yard well-manicured and in picture perfect shape. His true passion in life was found when spending time with, creating memories with and supporting his wife, children and grandchildren. He always said that his family gave him purpose and provided him with pure happiness.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Kucera Klatt; daughter, Jill (Kevin) Jacob of Victoria; sons, Mike (Lisa) Klatt of Cedar Park, Ken (Tanya) Klatt of Victoria, Steven (Leigh) Klatt of Victoria; sisters, Shirley Miller of Spring, Marilyn Kucera of El Campo, Denise Sickinger of Manville, Darlene Janak of Beaumont; four grandchildren, Griffin (Samantha) Klatt, Spencer Klatt, Cole Jacob, Zach Jacob; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, April 21, 2019 from 5-7 pm at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with a rosary to be recited at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Burial with full military honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Griffin Klatt, Spencer Klatt, Cole Jacob, Zach Jacob, Zack Fletcher and Hampton Pratka.
If friends so desire, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Center, 1309 E. Mesquite Lane, Victoria, TX 77901.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
