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Tom Ruben Talasek

8 Sep 1933 – 1 Apr 2003

Birth8 Sep 1933
Death1 Apr 2003
CemeteryDavis-Greenlawn Cemetery
Rosenberg , Fort Bend County , Texas , USA
Added byCarolyn Brinkmeyer on 24 Apr 2014
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Herald Coaster, Saturday, May 31, 2003: Tom Ruben Talasek passed away April 1, 2003 while recovering from heart bypass surgery in early March. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Rosenberg Brethren Church, 5220 Reading Rd. in Rosenberg. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Bro. Larry Butcher will officiate the services. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2003 in the Stateroom at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., FM 2218 at Highway 59 in Rosenberg. Tom was born in Rosenberg Sept. 8, 1933 to Tom and Katy Talasek. He was raised in Rosenberg and lived here all his life. Tom attended Robert E. Lee Elementary School and graduated from Lamar High School. Tom and his wife, Nancy, were married for 46 years. They have four daughters, Nickie Talasek, Jamie Krenek, Patricia Sultan and Robin Watson and one son, Ernest Talasek. There are also eight grandchildren, Krystal Krenek, Lee Krenek, Ryan Talasek, Robert "Doc'r" Watson, Jade Watson, Emili Talasek, Saira Sultan and Jager Watson. Additionally, he is survived by his beloved mother-in-law, Ruby Taylor; his two sisters, Albina "Binnie" Babovec and Leona "Babe" Weaver and her husband, Walter, and a number of nieces, nephews and their children. He leaves a special friend, Nell Hurta, and his loving pets, Bubba, Susie, Noah and Sandy. He has always been a devoted husband, father, brother, son-in-law and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Kate Talasek; his sister, Millie Psencik; and his brothers, Albert, Jerry and Edwin. He was raised in a family that felt you should be active in your community and government. They taught by example. His father, Tom Talasek, was street commissioner for Rosenberg for 16 years. His brother, Albert Talasek, filled his shoes by serving for eight years. Years later, his brother-in-law, Ben Babovec, was mayor for several terms. Each of his sisters, Binnie Babovec and Millie Psencik, had worked with many civic groups, as well as the voting polls, for years. Tom served the city and its citizens for more than 49 years in several capacities. He joined the Rosenberg Volunteer Fire Department in 1954 at the age of 21 and came through the ranks to hold all elected officer positions. He became a full-time firefighter in 1968. During his service with the city, he was appointed Civil Defense Director, later known as Emergency Preparedness Director. Along with these duties, he was appointed fire marshal. This position allowed him the opportunity to structure a fire protection program in all of our schools and inspection programs for our business and workers within the city. These programs continue to make Rosenberg a safer place to be. He served in this capacity until he became fire chief in 1986. He served as chief until his retirement in December, 1995. He implemented the Junior Fire Department Program in Rosenberg which has led to many of the juniors becoming volunteer firemen, with some becoming paid firemen. He taught for more than 10 years at the Texas A&M Fire Extension Service Summer School. He co-founded the Fort Bend County Fire Fighters Association, forming a mutual aid program and communications among all county fire departments. He served as the first county fire marshal with instruction from the court to set up a comprehensive fire protection program for Fort Bend County. He fulfilled those instructions. In 1997, he was elected city councilman at large for the City of Rosenberg. He has held that position ever since and is on the ballot for re-election. He served with many organizations throughout the years to help our community. He also continued his membership with the Rosenberg Lions Club and assisted in the Rosenberg Christmas Magic celebration since its inception through the Rosenberg Fire Department. His latest joy was with the City of Rosenberg's annual Fourth of July celebration. He organized this event at the opening of the Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center in 2000. Tom was also very instrumental in the coordination and following through with plans and development of the recently built Rosenberg Brethren Church. The church was founded by his father and mother and other family and friends in 1926. Tom and his family grew up in this church and continue to do so today. For those wishing, memorials in Mr. Talasek's memory may be sent to the Rosenberg Brethren Church, 5220 Reading Rd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg, 281-341-8800.

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