Delfin Edward Marek of El Campo, Texas died December 14, 2005 at the age of 88. He was born October 13, 1917 in Pierce to the late Edmond Robert & Agnes Motal Marek. He was raised and educated in the farming community of Blue Creek, graduated from El Campo High School in 1935 and attended the University of Texas at Austin.
He registered and was drafted into service in the U. S. Army in November 1940. In August 1941, he began his basic
training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Coast Artillery Training at Ft. Eustus, VA and was assigned to Ft. Rodman
in New Bedford, MA. He applied and was accepted to OCS and trained at Camp Davis, N.C. as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Officer, with rank of 2nd Lt, then retrained as an infantry officer at Ft. Benning, GA and Camp Blanding, FL.
He was assigned to the 15th Infantry Third Division as Company C Executive Officer as 1st Lt, and later 3rd Platoon Leader. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry at Nuremberg, Germany, two Bronze Stars for Valor at Rothbach, Germany and Meritorious Achievement in Action. He served his country in WWII combat operations in France, Germany and Austria until May 1945 and through the occupation period until March 1946 when he returned home.
On November 16, 1948, he married Dorothy Marie Sikora of Hungerford, sharing 45 years of marriage and three children.
They enjoyed traveling extensively with family & friends.
He was a member and past Post Commander (1947) of the American Legion Post #251, member and past Exaulted Ruler (1952) for the Elk's Lodge #1749, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2490 and past board member of the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged. He was an active member of the St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, serving in the lay ministry as lector, usher and Eucharistic Minister. He strongly supported St. Philip's School education and endowment fund and all parish activities.
He worked as parts manager of Barkley Motor Company until 1958, when he ran for the public office of Wharton County Clerk, was elected without a runoff, and served Wharton County for 36 years unopposed. In 1967 he served on the Legislative Committee for Texas County Clerk Association, helping to get first the standardized fee bill passed. In 1987-88, he was named State Clerk of the year. In June 1994, he was appointed the position of County Judge until retiring from public office Dec. 31, 1994. He always said he felt so fortunate to have served the wonderful people of Wharton County for so long and appreciated their support.
Entertaining others gave Dad much joy, from dressing up as "Groucho" or "Freddy the Freeloader" at parties and parades,
to playing the piano, organ or accordion by ear for parish or community celebrations or at home for his grandchildren.
He spoke fluent Czech, visited his ancestor's homeland twice and enjoyed dancing to a good polka band.
Dad was a faithful Christian, devoted son, loving husband and father, caring friend and dedicated public servant.
He was a true gentleman, honest, respectful, kind and generous. He greeted all with a smile, a firm handshake, or
a tip of his traditional fedora. He will be missed and remembered by the many whose lives he touched in his own special way.
He is survived by his son Delfin Edmund Marek & wife Deirdre of Southlake, daughters Cynthia Ann Marek of San Antonio and Priscilla Keating & husband Bob of San Angelo; grandchildren Bret Andrew, Ryan Christopher and Amy Marie Marek,
Joseph Paul, Stephen Matthew and David Andrew Keating. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy Sikora Marek.
Visitation will begin noon Sunday at Triska Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held 8 p.m. Sunday at
St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev.
Gary Janak officiating. Graveside services will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the auspices of the American
Legion Post 251.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip School, or your favorite charity.
He registered and was drafted into service in the U. S. Army in November 1940. In August 1941, he began his basic
training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Coast Artillery Training at Ft. Eustus, VA and was assigned to Ft. Rodman
in New Bedford, MA. He applied and was accepted to OCS and trained at Camp Davis, N.C. as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Officer, with rank of 2nd Lt, then retrained as an infantry officer at Ft. Benning, GA and Camp Blanding, FL.
He was assigned to the 15th Infantry Third Division as Company C Executive Officer as 1st Lt, and later 3rd Platoon Leader. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry at Nuremberg, Germany, two Bronze Stars for Valor at Rothbach, Germany and Meritorious Achievement in Action. He served his country in WWII combat operations in France, Germany and Austria until May 1945 and through the occupation period until March 1946 when he returned home.
On November 16, 1948, he married Dorothy Marie Sikora of Hungerford, sharing 45 years of marriage and three children.
They enjoyed traveling extensively with family & friends.
He was a member and past Post Commander (1947) of the American Legion Post #251, member and past Exaulted Ruler (1952) for the Elk's Lodge #1749, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2490 and past board member of the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged. He was an active member of the St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, serving in the lay ministry as lector, usher and Eucharistic Minister. He strongly supported St. Philip's School education and endowment fund and all parish activities.
He worked as parts manager of Barkley Motor Company until 1958, when he ran for the public office of Wharton County Clerk, was elected without a runoff, and served Wharton County for 36 years unopposed. In 1967 he served on the Legislative Committee for Texas County Clerk Association, helping to get first the standardized fee bill passed. In 1987-88, he was named State Clerk of the year. In June 1994, he was appointed the position of County Judge until retiring from public office Dec. 31, 1994. He always said he felt so fortunate to have served the wonderful people of Wharton County for so long and appreciated their support.
Entertaining others gave Dad much joy, from dressing up as "Groucho" or "Freddy the Freeloader" at parties and parades,
to playing the piano, organ or accordion by ear for parish or community celebrations or at home for his grandchildren.
He spoke fluent Czech, visited his ancestor's homeland twice and enjoyed dancing to a good polka band.
Dad was a faithful Christian, devoted son, loving husband and father, caring friend and dedicated public servant.
He was a true gentleman, honest, respectful, kind and generous. He greeted all with a smile, a firm handshake, or
a tip of his traditional fedora. He will be missed and remembered by the many whose lives he touched in his own special way.
He is survived by his son Delfin Edmund Marek & wife Deirdre of Southlake, daughters Cynthia Ann Marek of San Antonio and Priscilla Keating & husband Bob of San Angelo; grandchildren Bret Andrew, Ryan Christopher and Amy Marie Marek,
Joseph Paul, Stephen Matthew and David Andrew Keating. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy Sikora Marek.
Visitation will begin noon Sunday at Triska Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held 8 p.m. Sunday at
St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev.
Gary Janak officiating. Graveside services will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the auspices of the American
Legion Post 251.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip School, or your favorite charity.
Delfin Edward Marek of El Campo, Texas died December 14, 2005 at the age of 88. He was born October 13, 1917 in Pierce to the late Edmond Robert & Agnes Motal Marek. He was raised and educated in the farming community of Blue Creek, graduated from El Campo High School in 1935 and attended the University of Texas at Austin.
He registered and was drafted into service in the U. S. Army in November 1940. In August 1941, he began his basic
training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Coast Artillery Training at Ft. Eustus, VA and was assigned to Ft. Rodman
in New Bedford, MA. He applied and was accepted to OCS and trained at Camp Davis, N.C. as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Officer, with rank of 2nd Lt, then retrained as an infantry officer at Ft. Benning, GA and Camp Blanding, FL.
He was assigned to the 15th Infantry Third Division as Company C Executive Officer as 1st Lt, and later 3rd Platoon Leader. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry at Nuremberg, Germany, two Bronze Stars for Valor at Rothbach, Germany and Meritorious Achievement in Action. He served his country in WWII combat operations in France, Germany and Austria until May 1945 and through the occupation period until March 1946 when he returned home.
On November 16, 1948, he married Dorothy Marie Sikora of Hungerford, sharing 45 years of marriage and three children.
They enjoyed traveling extensively with family & friends.
He was a member and past Post Commander (1947) of the American Legion Post #251, member and past Exaulted Ruler (1952) for the Elk's Lodge #1749, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2490 and past board member of the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged. He was an active member of the St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, serving in the lay ministry as lector, usher and Eucharistic Minister. He strongly supported St. Philip's School education and endowment fund and all parish activities.
He worked as parts manager of Barkley Motor Company until 1958, when he ran for the public office of Wharton County Clerk, was elected without a runoff, and served Wharton County for 36 years unopposed. In 1967 he served on the Legislative Committee for Texas County Clerk Association, helping to get first the standardized fee bill passed. In 1987-88, he was named State Clerk of the year. In June 1994, he was appointed the position of County Judge until retiring from public office Dec. 31, 1994. He always said he felt so fortunate to have served the wonderful people of Wharton County for so long and appreciated their support.
Entertaining others gave Dad much joy, from dressing up as "Groucho" or "Freddy the Freeloader" at parties and parades,
to playing the piano, organ or accordion by ear for parish or community celebrations or at home for his grandchildren.
He spoke fluent Czech, visited his ancestor's homeland twice and enjoyed dancing to a good polka band.
Dad was a faithful Christian, devoted son, loving husband and father, caring friend and dedicated public servant.
He was a true gentleman, honest, respectful, kind and generous. He greeted all with a smile, a firm handshake, or
a tip of his traditional fedora. He will be missed and remembered by the many whose lives he touched in his own special way.
He is survived by his son Delfin Edmund Marek & wife Deirdre of Southlake, daughters Cynthia Ann Marek of San Antonio and Priscilla Keating & husband Bob of San Angelo; grandchildren Bret Andrew, Ryan Christopher and Amy Marie Marek,
Joseph Paul, Stephen Matthew and David Andrew Keating. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy Sikora Marek.
Visitation will begin noon Sunday at Triska Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held 8 p.m. Sunday at
St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev.
Gary Janak officiating. Graveside services will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the auspices of the American
Legion Post 251.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip School, or your favorite charity.
He registered and was drafted into service in the U. S. Army in November 1940. In August 1941, he began his basic
training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Coast Artillery Training at Ft. Eustus, VA and was assigned to Ft. Rodman
in New Bedford, MA. He applied and was accepted to OCS and trained at Camp Davis, N.C. as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Officer, with rank of 2nd Lt, then retrained as an infantry officer at Ft. Benning, GA and Camp Blanding, FL.
He was assigned to the 15th Infantry Third Division as Company C Executive Officer as 1st Lt, and later 3rd Platoon Leader. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry at Nuremberg, Germany, two Bronze Stars for Valor at Rothbach, Germany and Meritorious Achievement in Action. He served his country in WWII combat operations in France, Germany and Austria until May 1945 and through the occupation period until March 1946 when he returned home.
On November 16, 1948, he married Dorothy Marie Sikora of Hungerford, sharing 45 years of marriage and three children.
They enjoyed traveling extensively with family & friends.
He was a member and past Post Commander (1947) of the American Legion Post #251, member and past Exaulted Ruler (1952) for the Elk's Lodge #1749, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2490 and past board member of the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged. He was an active member of the St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, serving in the lay ministry as lector, usher and Eucharistic Minister. He strongly supported St. Philip's School education and endowment fund and all parish activities.
He worked as parts manager of Barkley Motor Company until 1958, when he ran for the public office of Wharton County Clerk, was elected without a runoff, and served Wharton County for 36 years unopposed. In 1967 he served on the Legislative Committee for Texas County Clerk Association, helping to get first the standardized fee bill passed. In 1987-88, he was named State Clerk of the year. In June 1994, he was appointed the position of County Judge until retiring from public office Dec. 31, 1994. He always said he felt so fortunate to have served the wonderful people of Wharton County for so long and appreciated their support.
Entertaining others gave Dad much joy, from dressing up as "Groucho" or "Freddy the Freeloader" at parties and parades,
to playing the piano, organ or accordion by ear for parish or community celebrations or at home for his grandchildren.
He spoke fluent Czech, visited his ancestor's homeland twice and enjoyed dancing to a good polka band.
Dad was a faithful Christian, devoted son, loving husband and father, caring friend and dedicated public servant.
He was a true gentleman, honest, respectful, kind and generous. He greeted all with a smile, a firm handshake, or
a tip of his traditional fedora. He will be missed and remembered by the many whose lives he touched in his own special way.
He is survived by his son Delfin Edmund Marek & wife Deirdre of Southlake, daughters Cynthia Ann Marek of San Antonio and Priscilla Keating & husband Bob of San Angelo; grandchildren Bret Andrew, Ryan Christopher and Amy Marie Marek,
Joseph Paul, Stephen Matthew and David Andrew Keating. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy Sikora Marek.
Visitation will begin noon Sunday at Triska Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held 8 p.m. Sunday at
St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev.
Gary Janak officiating. Graveside services will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the auspices of the American
Legion Post 251.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip School, or your favorite charity.
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