ABOUT | HISTORY | OUR TEAM

Chris dedicated 19 years of leadership, hard work, and professionalism to the continued growth and success of Kubes Jewelers. Carrying forward the vision established by his father, Tony, and his grandparents, Joe and Rita, Chris played an integral role in strengthening the family legacy and upholding the values that define Kubes Jewelers today.

Deeply committed and passionate about family, Rick’s love and dedication to the store and customers for over 47 years helped solidify the Kubes’ legacy for future generations. His contributions helped Joe and Rita’s dreams continue and are greatly appreciated. Rick currently volunteers for several organizations to give to his community.

With her great love for the business, Julia served Kubes’ customers for nearly five decades–many of whom became friends. As dedicated and passionate as she was hardworking and loyal, Julia now enjoys her well-deserved retirement.

Loyalty, kindness, and dedication were hallmarks of Yvonne’s years with Kubes Jewelers. Now she’s traveling and staying busy in retirement. Yet she can still occasionally be found in the store lending us a helping hand!

After 40 years of dedicated service and professionalism, Teresa is enjoying retirement spending time with her grandchildren. Teresa added a great deal of growth and success to the business and is greatly appreciated for her many contributions.

Tony’s devotion, diligence, and hard work further enriched the Kubes’ legacy for 46 years. He provided customers the best in service and professionalism. Tony is passionate about the jewelry business, and it showed every day. In retirement, he now assists people with their estates.

The last of the Kubes’ 2nd generation to retire, Kathy is now staying busy with her grandchildren. For 45 years her amazing energy and work ethic helped pave the way for the 3rd generation to carry on the legacy she helped create with her siblings and parents.

Hailing from Northfield, Minnesota, Joe Kubes served as a Marine during World War II repairing the cockpit instruments of aircraft. In 1945, he was honorably discharged as a 22 year old Technical Sergeant at Eagle Mountain Marine Base in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
Joe and his new bride Rita loved the Sunbelt climate and decided to settle there and build a business. Utilizing his experience in instrument repair, they opened a watch repair service in downtown Fort Worth. After several years of success and location moves, they landed at 2700 Berry Street in 1963 – the location of Kubes Jewelers to this day.
 
Rita was also from Minnesota, a native of St. Paul. She came from a business background and was instrumental in encouraging and helping Joe start his watch repair service. Utilizing her talent for art, Rita was responsible for promoting the business, creating displays, managing sales and inventory. While their business expanded, so did their family. The couple welcomed eight children, followed by 21 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.
 
Because of the impressive size of their family, Joe and Rita were able achieve an impressive feat – to operate a retail store staffed exclusively with family members. This provided exceptional quality control and continuity, allowing the family to seamlessly pass the baton from one generation to the next while maintaining a consistent level of expertise, service, and integrity.
 
Joe and Rita will forever live in the hearts and memories of the Kubes Family.