Robert E. Braitkrus, 72, of Kyle passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010. He was born August 16, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, to parents Edward S. Braitkrus and Mary (Dynarski) Braitkrus. Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and Catholic. He will be greatly missed and will live on in our hearts forever.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pat Hoffman. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Darlene (Valentic) Braitkrus of Kyle; children, Robert and Sheila (Crocker) Braitkrus, Mary (Braitkrus) and James Wood of Playa Vista, CA, Kristen Braitkrus and fiancé Nick LaLone of San Marcos; grandchildren, Aleksandra and Robert Braitkrus III, Milo and Lola Potter and Madilene Wood; and sister, Barbara Valentic of Buffalo, NY.
Recitation of Rosary and Mass was held Wednesday, June 30, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda.
The family request that contributions be made in honor of Robert E. Braitkrus Sr, to the Live Strong Bike Ride in Austin in October 2010 (Robert E. Braitkrus II will be riding in his honor) or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78759.
