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Henry Louis Sestak

16 Dec 1944 – 8 May 2019

Birth	16 Dec 1944
Death	8 May 2019
Cemetery	Sanger Cemetery Sanger , Denton County , Texas , USA
Added by	Bolivar Cemetery on 11 May 2019
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199022193

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There are some people in this world whose memory will not fade with the passing of time. These individuals impact the world so profoundly that their memory echoes as a reminder to those of us still living that there is a higher standard to which we should strive. Henry Louis Sestak gave to all who knew him a remarkable example of a Catholic life well-lived. He was ardently devoted to the Latin Mass and to the Holy Rosary, which he prayed multiple times each day for his family and for the Souls in Purgatory. In gratitude to the work of Archbishop Lefebvre, Henry remained committed to the apostolate of the Society of St. Pius X. His Catholic Faith defined every aspect of his life, and he transmitted this Faith to his children from an early age, teaching them the Baltimore Catechism on his knee every Sunday. Born in Oklahoma on December 16, 1944 to Otto and Josephine Sestak, Henry and his brother, Charlie, grew up on an old haunted farm in Prague – a small city to which Czech immigrants migrated, naming it after their beloved capital of the Czech Republic. Henry met his wife, Ruth, at church on Sunday and it was ‘love at first sight.’ He sent her red roses which Ruth received on the final day of her novena to St. Theresa. Ruth’s prayer to find a good Catholic husband was answered and they were married on May 22, 1976. Henry loved Ruth deeply. Throughout their 44 years of marriage they were the best of friends, wholly devoted to each other and to the service of God. He was immensely proud of his six children—Allison, Michael, Patrick, David, Eric, and Maria—and his twenty-three grandchildren, whom he loved more than life itself. He had memorized each of their birthdays and never failed to send best wishes and gifts to each child. Henry’s work ethic was unrivaled. The majority of his life was spent rising before dawn to begin his workday. Henry loved his career as a Systems Analyst and he devoted over 28 years to Bank of America. The example of Henry’s consistent dedication to duty will be forever emulated by his children. He was a proud U.S. veteran and loved his country immensely. Henry’s life was filled with both joyous and funny moments. Every year, he would write his famous Christmas Letter filled with humorous musings on life and the accomplishments of his children. His two greatest hobbies were tennis and fishing, especially when enjoyed with family. His intense love of reading was realized in his management of the church bookstore. He was a softie and was quick to show emotion. Nothing would make the waterworks start flowing faster than the song Seven Spanish Angels by Willie Nelson. He loved camping with his boys and was quick to remind everyone of his Indian title, Chief Make’m Lost. At night, Henry loved to sit by the fire and tell stories of Bigfoot, leprechauns, and his haunted childhood farm. The seriousness with which he told these stories made his listeners believe them to be true. He loved to go to bed early every night since he “had to be up in a couple of hours.” Asleep in his favorite La-Z-Boy chair, Henry would participate in the conversation in-between his snores. He could sit for hours working on jigsaw puzzles, especially when he was working side-by-side with his grandchildren. Henry did not fear death. His only concern was how his wife and children would go through life alone. He prepared himself to meet God with a conscience deserving of a heavenly reward. Henry L. Sestak, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019, in Denton, Texas, surrounded by his family during the recitation of the Holy Rosary. He received Last Rites and the Apostolic Blessing by Fr. Thomas Asher, SSPX, and died wearing his scapular, with his Rosary tightly clenched in his fist. In your charity, please pray for the repose of his soul. He will be dearly missed. The funeral will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, May 14 at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 209 Peach Street, Sanger, Texas. Burial at Sanger Cemetery will follow. Rosary and visitation will be held at 7:00pm, Monday, May 13 at the Church. Flower memorials may be sent to Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sanger, Texas. Memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul Priory at 3106 Flora Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64109 for a set of Gregorian Masses to be said for the repose of the soul of Henry Sestak. Please place “Sestak” in the check memo or in an attached note.

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