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Laddie Joe “LJ” Patek
9 Aug 1927 – 9 May 2018
| Birth | 9 Aug 1927 |
| Death | 9 May 2018 |
| Cemetery | Memory Gardens Victoria , Victoria County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | John Vincent on 29 Jan 2026 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189644154 |
Bio
Laddie (L J) Patek, 90, of Victoria Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born in Sweet Home, TX, August 9, 1927, to the late Laddie Patek, Sr. and Augustina Drabek Patek. Laddie served in the US Army. After receiving an honorable discharge he worked in the oil field. In 1949 he moved to Victoria and began working for Lee & Holsum Bakery. Then in 1961 he began his career with Mrs. Baird’s Bakery as a production engineer, moved up to foreman then transferred to the maintenance department. When Mrs. Baird’s purchased Ole' Food Company, Laddie took on the responsibility of plant manager until he retired in 1992. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, KC Council 9088 & KJT. He loved working in his garden, was a jack of all trades, loved dominoes and dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Edward & Johnny Patek and sisters Agnes Schlenker and Mary Smith. He is survived by two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, with Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 14 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Published by the Victoria Advocate, May 12, 2018
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- Agnes Ann Patek Schlenker 1924–2011
- Mary M. Smith 1925–2006
- John William "Johnnie" Patek 1929–2018
- Edward J. Patek 1934–2012
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