Rudolf Lee Folkens Jr., 83, born February 28, 1937, in Richmond, Texas, to Rudolf August Folkens and Lillie Hinze Folkens, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, in Richmond, Texas.

Rudolf (Rudy) was a devoted father and husband. He served as an Army medic in the US Army and after leaving the military, went on to be a certified welder for 45 years before retiring in the original home he had built back in 1965. Rudy loved family, camping, fishing, gardening, and listening to music on the porch. He spent his retirement gardening and spoiling his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Rudolf August Folkens and Lillie Hinze Folkens, his wife Mary Louise Johnson Folkens, sister Dorothy Thornton, brother Erich Folkens, and granddaughter Dallas Ann Folkens.

He is survived by his sister Betty McCreary and spouse Lou McCreary of Montgomery, Texas; daughter Dora Louise Clark and spouse Otis Clark of Dayton, Texas; sons: James Lee Folkens of Boling, Texas, and Douglas Allen Folkens and spouse Jennifer R. Folkens of Damon, Texas; grandchildren: Caribelle D'Anna Folkens and Dustin Wade Folkens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services have been set for 1:00 PM Monday, December 7, 2020, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 , with Pastor Greg Garcia officiating. Burial will follow in Davis Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX. A time of Visitation will precede the service from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.

Condolences may be written for the Folkens family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.