Harold A. Lukefahr, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home in Bryan, Texas. He was born on January 22, 1925 in Greeley, Nebraska to the late Edgar L. and Elsie Waugh Lukefahr. Harold was one of eight children. The family moved to Bay City when Harold was 14. He was a WWII veteran and served in the U. S. Naval Armed Guard. He began working for Skelly Oil Company where he remained for 42 years. Harold and his wife Polly married in 1950 and became the loving parents of three children. Harold was active in his community. He coached the Holy Cross Eagles football team. He was an active parent in the 4H Club. Harold also served on the Matagorda Co. Fair & Livestock Committee and the Matagorda Co. Soil and Water Conservation boards. Harold was a member of the Texas Armed Guard Association and hosted the 2013 reunion. After his retirement, he started a turf farm where he spent many happy hours riding his tractor. Harold eventually added a grape vineyard. He worked with Texas A & M to determine which grape varieties were viable in Southeast Texas. The working with grapes developed into wine making.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 63 years: Polly Nygard Lukefahr; 2 children: Cindy Lukefahr Skinner & husband Dave of Cameron, TX and Catherine Lukefahr Willis & husband Rick of Austin; 5 grandchildren: John Skinner, Shana Elliott, Luke Skinner, Aaron Willis, and Zachary Willis; 4 great grandchildren: and 2 sisters: Teresa Lezak and Charlotte Parks. Harold is preceded in death by his parents and son Dennis Lukefahr.

The family will receive visitors from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City with Father Greg Korenek celebrant. The rite of committal will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are John Skinner, Shana Elliott, Luke Skinner, Aaron Willis, Zachary Willis and Billy Parks. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holy Cross School, 2001 Katy, Bay City, Texas.