Rickie David Krabe Obituary (1949 - 2021)

PLEASE BE ADVISED Under all circumstances, face masks or face coverings are required and mandatory to enter King-Tears Mortuary, Inc. Your temperature will be taken upon entering King-Tears Mortuary. The number of people allowed in King-Tears Mortuary will depend on the CDC guidelines at the time of the service. Please read information posted here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/funeral-guidance.html THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING Rickie David Krabe, 71, passed away October 13, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Rickie was born October 15, 1949, in Austin, Texas to Clara and Leonard (L.D.) Krabe. He grew up in and around the Oak Hill area, attending Oak Hill Elementary and Dripping Springs High School. In 1967, Rickie joined the National Guard and served on the Military Police force. On December 14, 1973, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Sharon Freitag, in Austin, Texas. Affectionately named "Rickpaw" by his grandchildren, Rickie is remembered as a very humble, giving, caring, selfless, hardworking and devoted family man. He adored his family and never missed an opportunity to spend time together. Having a taste for the outdoors, Rickie worked as a surveyor for all of his adult life. Rickie enjoyed participating in all sorts of sports and activities, including being a rodeo clown at Hill's Arena in Oak Hill. Rickie was an excellent athlete. Many have classified him as a "natural born athlete". Rickie played short stop and third base for many years with various softball leagues around the Austin area. Most weekends you would find the entire family at a ballpark somewhere in Texas. When not playing softball, Rickie was either behind the plate umpiring a game, playing tennis with Sharon or water skiing on Lake Travis, surrounded by his adoring children, Jerry and April. Although Rickie enjoyed all sports, the game of golf became his passion. Many Sunday mornings started with Rickie and his buddies playing a round at the Lions Municipal (Muny) Golf Course in Austin. Rickie was a devout Longhorn fan - Hook 'Em! He loved listening to all types of music and was an amazing dancer, especially with Sharon. Rickie was preceded in death by his father, L.D.; his brother, Donnie; his father-in-law, Wesley; and his mother-in-law, Jean. He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Sharon, of Round Rock; his son, Jerry and wife, Teresa, of Elgin; his daughter, April, of Round Rock; grandson, Joey Krabe, of San Marcos; grandson, Justin Krabe, of Frisco; granddaughter, Amiyah Gary and grandson, Kaleb Gary, both of Round Rock; and his mother Clara (Krabe) Kinney, also of Round Rock.