George Henry Kroos

George Henry Kroos was born on September 25, 1923, in Wheatland, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2011, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 87. George, the son of Henry Nicklaus and Antoinette Amelia (Doffing) Kroos, moved to Prague with his parents in 1956. Soon after he met the love of his life, Dorothy Frances Novotny. They were married at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Prague on June 6, 1959. He spent his life as a farmer. He was a self-taught builder and built two houses with his father. He could fix and build anything he needed on the farm. He took great pride in taking good care of his family and farm. George was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was the heart of our family. George was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. In his early years, George enjoyed dancing. His hobbies included farming, reading about history, and traveling. He enjoyed road trips and over his lifetime traveled with his family to 48 states. All who met George were touched by his kindness and witty sense of humor -- all are better because of it. His parents and one sister, Irene, preceded George in death. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Kroos of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Kelly Kroos of Prague, Thomas and Kerry Kroos of Blanchard; daughters and sons-in-law, Joy Fesler of Prague, Gay and Robert Malacane of Moore, Bonnie and Charles Imhoff of Prague; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Judy Kroos of Boise, ID; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Ken Schaufler of Minneapolis, MN, Rosemary and Steve Fields of Montgomery, TX. A Wake Service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Prague with Rev. Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Prague.