Bellville Times 

Funeral services for Charles "Buddy" Krampitz, 81, of Sealy were held at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Sealy with
the Rev. Bob Wawee officiating. Interment was at the Sealy Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service were Tommy Ward, Scotty Stroud, Tony Tsounakas,
Gary Pless, Marvin Landers, Fred Danford and George Pacher.
Charles David Krampitz was born in Sealy to parents Frank J. Sr. and Dovie
Barry Krampitz. He was raised in Sealy. He graduated from Sealy High School
and attended Texas A & M University Veterinary School. Buddy served his
country during World War II in the United States Army and was awarded the
Purple Heart. He married the former Miss Mary Jo Kunze on October 13, 1946
in San Felipe and spent a career as a rural mail carrier for the United
States Postal Service. Buddy was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in
Sealy, the Sealy American Legion, the Round Table at Tony's Restaurant, and
a former Fire Chief for the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department. He died Monday,
February 23, 2004 at his home in Sealy.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Nancy Krampitz of
Sealy; brother Frank J. "Bo" Krampitz, Jr. of Pflugerville; niece Eileen
Krampitz; nephew John, Thomas and Jason Krampitz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. and Kovie Krampitz, Sr.;
wife Mary Jo Krampitz; and sister-in-law Kay Krampitz.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association
Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 3680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Funeral services were held under the direction of the Knesek Family Funeral
Chapel of Sealy.



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