OBITUARY
Thomas Paul Kraak
January 31, 1949 – August 23, 2013
Thomas Paul Kraak born January 31, 1949, in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday, August 23, 2013, from cancer at the home of his dear friend Sarah Baxter. He worked in the excavation business started by his father John P. Kraak. He was involved, instrumental in the excavation of the foundations of many skyscrapers in Downtown Houston, Tranquility Park and Buffalo Bayou. He moved to San Marcos, Texas in 2005. He attended San Marcos Baptist Academy in San Marcos, Texas. He served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in the Seabees branch of the Navy. Tom grew up in the excavating and trucking business and enjoyed the camaraderie of others that shared his love of trucks. He enjoyed restoring and showing his vintage trucks. Tom was a member of the Yellow Rose chapter of the American Truck Historical Society.Survivors: son Jonathan Gardner Kraak, San Marcos, Texas; ex-wife Karen Kraak, Pasadena, Texas; brothers, Ross David Kraak, Jay Paton Kraak, both of Houston, Texas; sisters Jonnie Lynn McClellan, San Marcos, Texas and Tammie Justine Sipes and husband Sidney, Plano, Texas. Nephews John McClellan, San Marcos, Texas; Thomas Sipes, Plano, Texas; and niece Rebecca Sipes, Plano, Texas.Viewing: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday August 28, 2013, at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, Texas. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday August 29, 2013, at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-17181-800-227-2345. Visit our website at www.cashnerconroe.com
Services
- Funeral Service Thursday, August 29, 2013
- Visitation Wednesday, August 28, 2013
REMEMBERING
Thomas Paul Kraak
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RECEIVE UPDATESAugust 29, 2013
'ol buddy
how many Friday nights did we spend shining the boots and seeing who was the best. going down the hill at night for a hotdog. how 'bout getting ready for "federal". razor blade the cracks in the floor, laying down the wax and sliding across the floor on the towels. can't forget about watching for the proctor so we could grab a smoke. you have always been missed since I left in '65 and how i'll always think of you and your Peterbuilt. Buck Owens, Johnny Cash still ring in my ears. remember how you laid at night in bed listening to the trucks heading down the road there by the campus. always wanted to take a ride with you. hopefully one day we can......ride together
so long my 'ol roommate
scott brakefield
Slim Whatley
August 29, 2013
Tom, We will always remember you and enjoy the many memories. Just remember to eat more possum.
Slim and Blue Eyes
Todd Barefield
August 28, 2013
Tommy was a great person. I enjoyed working with him when I was younger and enjoyed all his trucks. Rest in peace and in deepest sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
jim freeman, SMA 1965
August 28, 2013
To the family of Cadet Kraak,
Our most sincere condolences to his loved ones.
We will light candles in his memory.
Sincerely, Sandra & Jim
August 28, 2013
Tommy was a old friend from back in high school and till he passed. We stayed in touch through the years because of the trucks and business. He will be missed. Steve Brady and another friend of his Joe DeForke.
Kyle, Lori and Kolt Kutscher
August 28, 2013
Dr. Tom you will be missed. You always had an interesting story to tell and never turned down homemade fried chicken. We are blessed to have known you...see you down the road.
Jane Troxell
August 28, 2013
Jonnie Lynn and John, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
August 28, 2013
Dear Jonathan, Karen & all the family, Tom was a great guy & dear friend. I know Tom & Arden are in Heaven talking about Mach trucks. We all loved & will miss Tom so much. Love to all the Family. The Arden Hill, Jr. Family, Fleta, Anita & Trey Hill
Sheri (Reagan) McQuinn
August 28, 2013
Jonathan, I will always remember your dad affectionately as we were sweethearts in the late 1960's. Through memories he will live on in your heart. God bless and keep him.
Mark Rhoads
August 28, 2013
I met Tom in the 1976 through his younger brother Jay. Tom greeted me with a firm handshake and warm smile. Every time I saw Tom after that I was greeted with the same firm handshake and warm smile. I will truly miss seeing that warm smile and his firm handshake. My prayers and sincerest condolences go out to the family.
Ron Layton
August 28, 2013
Best Boss I Ever Had He Will Be Missed.
Kim & Eric Creel
August 28, 2013
"Johnathan,The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family."
Corky Privette
August 27, 2013
Jonathan and Karen, I know Tom's passing will leave a huge void in your lives. He was a good guy and taken way too soon. My thoughts are with you.
Sam, Diane & Ben Dorhout
August 27, 2013
Johathan our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family as you grieve the loss of such a dear loved one.
Frankie Randall
August 27, 2013
Tommy, and his sweetheart "Roxie" were neighbors of mine for several years at the townhomes in Meadowcreek. He had a great sense of humor and we had alot of fun during those years. I am so sorry for your loss.
August 27, 2013
I went to work for Tom's Dad when I was 19 years old and Tom was 7 years old. Worked for 36 years and to this day I can say the family was always great to me. Tom was a man of his word as his dad was, I always said a handshake from Tom or his Dad was as good as any Contract.
Katie R. La Bouve (Houston, Texas)
Pat Orenduff
August 27, 2013
Tom will always have a piece of my heart. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Busch
August 27, 2013
Tommy, you will be missed. However this is not goodbye. As a fellow Christian we will spent an eternity together. For over 25 years you have been a friend and advisor. I shall always remember your smile and personality. While I will miss you, I cant help but be a little jealous of you getting to heaven before me. Praise God today is not goodbye ,but a see you later.
Glenn Chonoski
August 27, 2013
I wish I had been lucky enough to have known you. I think I had a pretty good insight from Jonathan on facebook. R.I.P.
Tom & Stephanie White
August 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Tom Kraak. We always enjoyed visiting with Tom at the TEDTEA show in Temple. We will miss him.
August 27, 2013
My prayers are with the family. Lynn Webb
Steve Rhodes
August 27, 2013
Tommy,we miss you already! Those frequent phone calls of,"Hey whats going on, What do you need or what can I find for you are gone forever. All of us dragline heads will never forget Tommy! Johnathan, I offer my sympathy on the loss of your DAD and BEST FRIEND.
Steve
August 27, 2013
Our prayer go out the whole family...RIP Mr. Kraak...Dwight Jr. Leah and Levi Carroll
Robbie Doughten
August 27, 2013
We will miss you Tom. What a wonderful character you are and forever will be... god broke the mold after you and my dad! Such a loving father too. Our deepest sympathies to Jonathan and family.
Lindsey Perryman
August 26, 2013
You will always be remembered forever in our hearts. Until we meet again...
August 26, 2013
You and your family are in our thoughts and prays
Deon & Kim Dittlinger
Rick Zeplin
August 26, 2013
I am one of Jay's best friends. I only met Tom once at a crawfish party on the ranch. I really enjoyed meeting Tom. He seemed like a hard-working, dedicated man with a "Good Heart" and friendly disposition.
Jimmy Davis
August 26, 2013
RIP Old Friend.
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