Thomas Wayne Kachmar

May 30, 1953 - October 4, 2019

“In order for God to gain an Angel in Heaven, a heart must be broken on Earth.” Thomas Wayne Kachmar gained his wings on October 4, 2019 at the age of 66. He was born May 30, 1953 in Wharton, Texas to the late Joe Kachmar and Martha Wisnieski Kachmar Schultz. Tom was a loving husband. He was a devoted father. Tom adored his grandchildren and was a genuine friend. He gained his love for baseball while attending Colt 45 games with his father as a child. He was a die hard Houston Astros fan. Tom never welcomed anyone without a smile. He had the kindest of hearts. He appreciated the simple things in life, especially the outdoors. His heart was full and didn’t have a need for anything more. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra Kuykendall Kachmar of El Campo; children, Rhea Kachmar Prasek and husband Troy of Hillje and Matthew Kachmar and wife Laura of Garwood; grandchildren, Wyatt and Pierson Prasek and Taylor, Piper, Owen & Riggs Kachmar; brothers, Bobby Kachmar and wife Florine and Bill Kachmar Sr. and wife Judy, all of El Campo; sister, Vicky Brown and husband Terry of East Bernard; mother –in-law, Edwina Kuykendall of El Campo and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Harper Allyne Prasek and brother, Joe Ray Kachmar. Visitation will begin 4 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2019 at Triska Funeral Home with a Parish Rosary being offered at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will begin 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Rother officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Cliff Kuykendall, Craig Kuykendall, Troy Prasek, Alan Knuppel, Weston Knuppel, Bill Kachmar Jr. and Daryl Kachmar. Donations in memory of Thomas Kachmar may be made to St. Philip Catholic School Endowment Fund. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681