Mrs. Gladys Wotipka Vackar, 88, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Moulton to the late Edward A. and Augustina Trojacek Wotipka. Gladys married the love of her life, Frank L. Vackar, on June 18, 1951 in Moulton. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, landscaping, and cooking.

Gladys is survived by daughter, Beverly (Reed) Vackar Wagner of Cuero; sons, Michael (Claire) Vackar of Houston, Mark (Christi) Vackar of Humble, and Gerald Vackar of Bay City; sister, Evelyn Okruhlik; brother, Eugene (Bessie) Wotipka; grandchildren, Krista (Aaron) Wagner Colyer of Roswell, NM, Clayton Wagner of San Antonio, Brent Vackar of Houston, and Nathan Vackar of Richmond; and great-grandchildren, Sara Grace Colyer, Rebekah Faye Colyer, and Zadok Aaron Colyer.

Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10 a.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father Jasper Liggio officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Brent Vackar, Clayton Wagner, Aaron Colyer, Gregg Robinson, Carl West and Bubba Dixon.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church.