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Paul John Grmela

15 Aug 1937 – 10 May 2014

Birth15 Aug 1937
Death10 May 2014
CemeteryFatima Cemetery
Abbott , Hill County , Texas , USA
Added byJoe Spears on 15 Jan 2026
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129640150

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Paul J. Grmela, 76, of Abbott, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Monday, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West by Janice Kaluza, followed by a visitation until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow in Fatima Cemetery conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. Paul was born in Vaughan, Texas, to the late Vaclav "Jim" Steve and Julie (Rejcek) Grmela. He attended schools in Abbott and was a 1955 graduate of Abbott High School. On October 21, 1961, Paul was united in marriage to Irene Jakubik in Ennis. Paul served his country with the United States Army for 36 years before retiring as Chief Warrant Officer. He served during Desert Storm in the early 1990's. Paul was a farmer and served on the Abbott City Council. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4819 and K.J.T. Society in Abbott. Paul enjoyed taking care of his dog "Bitsy" and spending time outdoors. He was known as a handyman. Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, Irene Grmela, of Abbott; daughters: Joan Spainhour, of Pennsylvania, Denise Williams and husband, Richard, of Bristol, Florida, Carol Cathey and husband, Jimmy, of College Station, and Susan Popp and husband, Brady, of Abbott; brothers, George Grmela and wife, Josey, and Edward Grmela; sister, Margaret Kaska and husband, Bill; grandchildren: Daniel Williams, Joshua Williams, Ryan Popp, Darren Popp, Sara Cathey, Rachel Cathey and Jared Cathey; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Waco Tribune-Herald: 5/12/2014...M15

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