Jerome L. Kovar, 94, of Palacios died Tuesday, July 3, 2007. He was born August 4, 1912 in Wallis, Texas to the late Frank and Francis Kovar.

After moving to the Hillje and Louise area, he enjoyed playing clarinet and saxophone. He and his brothers played in local bands with venues from Fairchild to Corpus Christi. He moved to the Carancahua Community in 1950 as foreman of the Appling Farm & Ranch for 26 years. He continued his love for music as a member of St. Anthony's Church Choir. After his retirement he moved to Palacios and spent many years fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is survived by Vlasta, his wife of 65 years, daughters and their spouses Grealdine "Gerry" & Bill Stuhrenberg and Joan & Marvin Stuhrenberg all of Palacios; sisters Olga Popp of Louise & Annie Taylor of Kemp and brother Sylvester "Cap" Kovar of Louise. He also survived by his grandchildren Stephen & wife Michele Stuhrenberg of Palacios, Stacey & husband Rick Cegielski of Houston, Jamie Stuhrenberg of Palacios and Julie & Jennie Stuhrenberg of College Station and great grandchildren Jarred, Paige and Clayton Stuhrenberg of Palacios and Sean & Ryan Cegielski of Houston. He was preceded in death by his sister Lydia Polasek, brothers Fred & John Kovar and great grandson Matthew Cegielski.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Mass will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 6, 2007 at St. Anthony's catholic Church with Rev. Charles Dowomoh officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Stephen, Jarred & Jamie Stuhrenberg, Rick Cegielski, Clarnece Kovar and Craig Wallis. Honorary pallbearer is John Rother. Memorials may be given to St. Anthony's Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 900, Palacios, TX 77465, Palacios Community Medical Center or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012