Colonel Robert ‘Bob’ Kubena

Colonel Robert “Bob” Kubena passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  

He was born to Anton J. Kubena and Agnes (Linhart) Kubena on Jan.  2, 1933, in Hallettsville.

Bob married his beautiful wife, Betty Lou Brent on May 7, 1955  in Denton. 

Bob was a loving husband and father who served God and his church, his country, and community for most of his life.  

He began serving for Mass at a very young age.  He grew to being an active adult member of Sacred Heart Church as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, and church board member.  He was instrumental in securing funds to build the new church in 1969 which was paid for before they broke ground.

Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, and the Texas National Guard over a span of more than 40 years, attaining the rank of Colonel.  He was a true leader to his core.   

Hallettsville was Bob’s home and he very much enjoyed serving his community. Beginning in 1964, he served Hallettsville as a councilman and later as mayor for 11 years.  During his tenure as mayor, he negotiated with the Finklestein Family to attain the land to build what is now the Hallettsville City Park.  He was instrumental in the purchase of the old Peoples State Bank Building which was purchased for use by the city.  He was also active in the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. For decades during his career as funeral director, he continued to serve our community.

Bob was one of the original members who established the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission.  He remained active for many, many years until his health began to fail.

Bob served 52 years as municipal court judge. He also had the distinction of serving as president of the Texas Municipal Courts Association.

Bob was also one who enjoyed celebrating life with his family and friends.  He spent as much time as he could outdoors enjoying nature.  May God welcome Bob into His Kingdom as another true and faithful servant.

Bob is survived by a son, Chris Kubena and wife, Julie; three daughters, Amy Pflaum; Candy Hines and husband, Tim, and Dr. Kassia Kubena and husband,  Steve Fontenot; brother, Daniel H. Kubena; sister-in-law, Clara Nichols; six grandchildren and  four great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents;  wife, Betty Lou Kubena; sister-in-law, Barbara Kubena; brother-in-law; Ed Nichols, and infant daughter,  Christian Maria Kubena.

Visitation began at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 24 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, July 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Msgr. John Peters officiated. 

Burial followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Ryan Kubena, Steve Fontenot, Brett Hines, Sam James, John Bock and Pat Kennedy. 

Memorials (in lieu of flowers) may be made to Sacred Heart Church Music Fund, Sacred Heart Catholic School or  charity of donor’s choice.  

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.