Freda E. Kratochvil

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Ellen Kratochvil, “Sam,” “Grandma-1” of Culpeper, VA, on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her home The Culpeper. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 5, 1928 to the late James and Freda Connors. After moving to Queens, NY she met the love of her life, the late Joe Kratochvil. They were married on April 25, 1949, and moved to East Meadow, NY where she raised six children. After moving to Culpeper, VA. in 1971, she made it her home. Freda was a very active member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, serving with the choir singing, playing the organ, and as Director of Music. She was also a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus John J. Cempre Council #6328 Ladies Auxiliary. Freda loved sharing time with friends and, most importantly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband of 70 years, Freda was preceded in death by her son Jimmy Kratochvil, her sister Roberta Ostermeier and brother James Connors. She leaves behind her son Joe Kratochvil (Anneliese) of Rixeyville, VA, her daughters Eileen Hunter (Bob) of Scranton, PA, Maureen McNemar (Jim) of Culpeper, VA, Loretta Fleming (Tim) of Fredericksburg, VA, and Jane Bunch (Vernon) of Culpeper, VA. Freda is also survived by her grandchildren Melissa Kratochvil, Jacob McNemar, Candice Rueda, Sean McNemar, Jennifer Berryman, Jonathan Fleming, Matthew Fleming, AnnMarie Collins, Bob Hunter, J.J. McNemar, Jason Bunch, Kelly Bunch, Taylor Rupard, Tony Kratochvil, and Joey Kratochvil. Also, her great-grandchildren Julianne McNemar, Ryan McNemar, Shane Fleming, Declan McNemar, Alex Fleming, Chase McNemar, Adrianna Rueda, Marreon Chavis, Ryker Berryman, Ava Fleming, Emily McNemar, and Levi Wetzel. The family will receive friends on Thursday April 8, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Clore-English Funeral Home. On Friday April 9, 2021 at 11 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Precious Blood Catholic Church with burial service to follow at the Culpeper National Cemetery- New Grounds- at noon. For those unable to attend the Mass, it will be streamed at the following link: https://www.pbcconline.com/livestream. The family would like to thank the staff at The Culpeper for their compassion, service, and support during her stay. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the “Freda Kratochvil Scholarship for Young Pastoral Musicians” (c/o Precious Blood Catholic Church 114 E. Edmondson St. Culpeper, VA 22701). Fond memories of Freda and condolences may be sent to the Kratochvil family through clore-english.com. The Kratochvil family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.