Frank Otto Prochaska, Jr.

Graveside services for Frank Otto Prochaska, Jr. 82 of Houston will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Danville Cemetery with Reverend David Hampton officiating under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Frank Otto Prochaska passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Houston.
Frank was born June 22, 1938 in Houston, Texas. All who knew him were blessed to have shared in the life of Otto Prochaska. Otto was one of the most generous, compassionate, brilliant, and loving people. He was so funny and lit up the room with his smile and had a story for every occasion. He always made sure his friends and family were spoiled and loved. He never showed up anywhere empty handed. He always had a special gift for his grand-nieces and nephews that he would pick out especially for them. He gave generously to the Wounded Warrior project and The Danville United Methodist Church, where his parents were avid parishioners. He provided the resources to help many students participate in extra-curricular activities that they may not have otherwise been able to. Otto was very loved and will be missed greatly by many.
Otto attended Kilgore High School and graduated in 1956. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s of Science and Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering. After graduation, Otto served in the Air Force at Carswell Air Force Base and in the Reserves at Ellington Field. During his time in the Air Force, he attended the University of Washington with a focus in Meteorology.
Otto worked with Shell Production, Shell Oil Development in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi as an engineer. He entered retirement from Shell for one year and decided to go back to work at Hess Corporation, Exploration and Production in Houston until his final retirement in 2013.
Otto is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Goldia Prochaska, uncle Jim and wife Audrey McDonald, uncle, Charles and wife Ann McDonald, aunt, Juliet McDonald, and his grand-niece, Ottilie Prochaska who was named after him.
Otto is survived by his brother, Charles and wife Julia Prochaska Houston, Texas, his cousin, Gail McDonald; his nephews, Chris and wife Lesley of New Orleans, La, Matt and wife Michelle of Austin; his niece, Rachel Prochaska of Houston; grandnieces and nephews, Emeline, Ferris, Archer and Ursuline; extended family, Woody, Lolli, Dillon and wife Courtney, and Megan Sneed; and his very close friends, the Tinnell Family and the Longie Family.