Ronnie Juranek

  • Ronnie Juranek
    Ronnie Juranek

    Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Juranek, 69, of Kingsville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, surrounded by his wife, children, and loved ones.
    A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, July 10 at Shiner Funeral Home.
    Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, with the Rev. Michael Odartey-Lamptey as celebrant.
    Burial followed at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Allan Juranek. Julie Juranek Garcia, Tom Juranek, Andrew Juranek, Mark Rudolph Sr., and Mark Rudolph Jr.
    Honorary pallbearers were Roel Garcia and Robert Juranek.
    Ronnie was born on May 11, 1954, in Corpus Christi, to William and Georgia (Pavlas) Juranek. Ronnie was the third oldest of seven brothers and sisters. He graduated from Sinton High School and obtained a BS in Mathematics from Texas A&I University in Kingsville. Following this, Ronnie managed production planning for Celanese Chemical Plant in Bishop, TX for 40 plus years. He retired in September of 2019 just in time for his daughter’s wedding.
    Ronnie was a selfless and extremely hardworking father, husband, and devoted Catholic. While he did enjoy barbequing and gardening, his favorite past time was taking care of those he loved. He made countless sacrifices throughout his life for his children, from ensuring they attended Catholic School, to putting them through college, to just being someone they could call on if they ever needed support. He was the sole provider for the family, allowing his wife to be fully involved in raising their children. He was the kind of father many hope for and only a few are lucky enough to have.
    Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Juranek; two children, Allan Juranek and Julie Juranek Garcia and husband Roel; sister, Rose Rudolph; brothers, Thomas Juranek, Andrew Juranek and Robert Juranek; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Kenneth Juranek and William Juranek.
    Memorials may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
    Friends may leave their condolences to the family by visting www.shinerfuneralhome.com.
    Services are under the care and direction of Shiner Funeral Home.