George's love of farming and family was formed at the early age of twelve when he took over responsibility for supporting his sisters, Mary and Anne, as well as his two aunts on the family farm in Elgin. His strength was cemented in his stewardship of what God gave him, and he learned that hard work and dedication to family and faith were of the upmost importance. He graduated from Elgin High School, having received recognition as one of the fastest milers for the Elgin track team.
George met the love of his life, Mae Harbers, while attending a speech about farming given by Mae's brother, Clinton. Having neglected to get Mae's phone number, George spent months driving up and down Congress Avenue searching for the allusive beauty. Fortunately, George found her and after four years of going steady, George proposed and they began their long and happy life together on April 13, 1957.
Mae and George were blessed with a son, James Paul Vrazel, in whom George instilled his love of truth, faith and nature. He loved nothing more than spending time at the farm, teaching and working with his son, which he called "his buddy". George enjoyed watching James coach the grandsons in sports, attending annual Texas Relays since both he and James were on track teams in high school, hunting, but most of all, barbecuing with the family and drinking an ice cold beer.
George's strong work ethic and fierce loyalty were demonstrated by his commitment to his trade. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Worker Local Union #67 for over 50 years and was admired for his attention to detail and craftsmanship. After he retired, he continued to take care of the farms, one being the farmwhere he grew up with his aunts and sisters as a child. George has left a lasting legacy with James, his grandsons, and his extended family to carry on.
Life for George and Mae was not without its leisure. In their time when they were not bringing up their family, or dedicating their time to the farm and church, Mae and George enjoyed square dancing all over the state. 50 years of square dancing kept them full of life, young at heart and blessed them with many friendships.
George is survived by his loving wife, Mae; sister, Anne; son, James, and James' wife, Susan. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Shane (Sarah), Aaron, Stuart, Andy , Megan (Andrew) and two great grand-daughters, Charly and Maekenzie Vrazel. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Edward, Frank, Charlie, and Henry; and his sister, Mary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Road Austin, Texas 78757 with Father Jessie Martinez officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Prairie Valley Cemetery in West Point, Texas.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Flowers may be sent to Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35 Pflugerville, Texas 78660. If you are prefer, a donation can be made to the B.I.S.H. Foundation (Believers Inspiring Survivors for Hope), which is a non-profit for cancer research, education and treatment, or the charity of your choice.
The family expresses gratitude for the outpouring of love and support throughout George's life and we want to celebrate the impact he has made on family and friends.
