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David M “Big Ted” Sladek

3 Oct 1949 – 24 Apr 2015

Birth	3 Oct 1949
Death	24 Apr 2015
Cemetery	City of Taylor Cemetery Taylor , Williamson County , Texas , USA
Added by	Kenny Baran on 28 Apr 2015
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145745444

Bio

David M. “Big Ted” Sladek, 65, of Temple, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. David was born Oct. 3, 1949, in Taylor to Eugene and Inez (Priesmeyer) Sladek. He graduated from Thrall High School where he participated in all sports. During his high school years, having grown up on a farm, he ran a hay hauling business. After high school he attended The University of Texas at Arlington and Southwest Texas State in San Marcos. While living in San Marcos he operated “Big Ted’s” Lawn Service for over 30 years until health issues caused him to medically retire in 2008. Ted was a member of Redwood Baptist Church in San Marcos. He was also a member of the San Marcos Lion’s Club and an avid supporter Children’s International for over 20 years. In 2012, David moved from San Marcos to Temple. David enjoyed playing dominoes, going out to dinner and watching movies. David always said his purpose in life was to make people smile. All who knew him could say, “Job well done”. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Albert Sladek and grandparents, Albert and Sophie Sladek, and Arthur and Ida Priesmeyer. David is survived by his mother, Inez Sladek and sister, Jean Sladek-Stephens and her husband Steven Aaron. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Jansen, Logan Brinkmeyer, Gary Zamorsky, Ronald Hejl, Gerald Niemtschk and Richard Hipsher. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, at Providence Funeral home, Taylor. Celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery.

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• Eugene Albert Sladek 1926–2005
• Inez Priesmeyer Sladek 1930–?

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