Lamar Gerald Drgac

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Lamar Gerald Drgac, age 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell. 

Visitation for Lamar was held Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. His life was honored and celebrated on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Cooks Point Brethren Church with burial to follow at Cooks Point Cemetery.

He was born on December 29, 1940, in Caldwell, to Johnnie and Ella Machan Drgac. He attended Cooks Point School through 8th grade, graduated from Caldwell High School in 1958, and attended Blinn College in Brenham.

Lamar married Barbara Vajdak in 1960 after meeting her at the Hus School Encampment in Caldwell. Lamar owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He spent his entire life as a farmer and rancher, and he retired from Alcoa after working 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing dominoes, and living on the property that has been in his family since 1911. Lamar was a member of Cooks Point Brethren Church and served faithfully on the Board of Elders. 

Lamar is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Ella Drgac. 

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; daughter, Denice Drgac Kemp and husband Randy of Salado; daughter, Dana Drgac Mondrik and husband James of Cameron; son, Layne Drgac and wife Nicki of Caldwell; sister, Beverly Drgac Mahlmann and husband Albert of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; brother, Dennis Drgac of Caldwell; brother-in-law, Edward Vajdak and wife Bess of Centerville; granddaughter, McKenzi Mondrik Broussard and husband John of Cameron; granddaughter, Maeson Mondrik Turner and husband James of Bryan; grandson, Dylan Drgac of Houston; granddaughters, Daleigh and Delayni Drgac of Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Beckett and Britton Broussard of Cameron; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family that were very special to him. 

Pallbearers are Mike Denio, Randy Denio, Wayne Drgac, John Broussard, James Turner, and Dylan Drgac. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Vance McManus, Alvin Bormann, Jim Denio, and the Cooks Point Brethren Church Board of Elders.