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Bernard Joseph "Ben" Knapek
2 Nov 1918 – 24 Jan 2013
| Birth | 2 Nov 1918 |
| Death | 24 Jan 2013 |
| Cemetery | Saint Mary Cemetery Penelope , Hill County , Texas , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104154374 |
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Ben J. Knapek, 94, of Penelope, passed away late Thursday evening, January 24, 2013, at West Rest Haven in West. A rosary will be recited 5 p.m., Sunday, at Aderhold Funeral Home in West by Sister Bernice Knapek, with visitation to follow until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Monday, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Penelope, with Rev. Ouseph Thekkumthala as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery near Penelope, conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. Ben was born in Mt. Calm, Texas, to the late Joe and Mary (Hlavenka) Knapek. He attended the old Griffin School and Mt. Calm School. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II in the South Pacific. Ben was involved with the occupation of Japan immediately following the end of the war. On February 17, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lottie Grones in Abbott. Ben operated a family farm in Penelope all his life until he retired in 1982. He was a lifelong and faithful member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Penelope. Ben was also a member of the K.J.T. Society #50, R.V.O.S. Lodge, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4819. He enjoyed talking about farming, listening to Czech music and dancing Polkas. Ben especially loved to spend time with his family. Ben is preceded in death by brothers, Eddie Knapek, John Knapek, and Raymond Knapek; and sisters, Mary Bartosh, Matilda Sykora, Christine Sykora, Nora Holacka, Albina Kubala, and his twin, Olga Hutyra. Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Lottie Knapek, of Penelope; sons, Eugene Knapek and wife, Cindy, and Larry Knapek, all of West; grandchildren, Scott Knapek and Paige Knapek; sister-in-law, Rosie Knapek; brother-in-law, Jerry Grones and wife, Josie; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Waco Tribune-Herald: 1/26/2013...M11
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- Mary Knapek Bartosh 1903–2005
- Edward J. "Eddie" Knapek Sr 1905–1991
- Mathilda H. Knapek Sykora 1907–1987
- Elenora "Nora" Knapek Holacka 1909–2002
- John Knapek 1911–1996
- Christine Julie Knapek Sykora 1914–1990
- Albina A Knapek Kubala 1916–2001
- Olga J Knapek Hutyra 1918–2010
- Raymond Adolph Knapek 1922–2007
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