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Anton V. Rejcek
6 Jun 1918 – 14 Aug 2019
| Birth | 6 Jun 1918 |
| Death | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery West , McLennan County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Betty Fajkus Marek on 14 Aug 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202143799 |
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Anton V. Rejcek, age 101, of West, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019 at The Atrium in Bellmead. A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. Anton was born June 6, 1918 in West, the son of Anton and Mary (Hajicek) Rejcek. He attended the old Sulak, Alligator and Tokio Schools. On October 25, 1943 he was united in marriage to Lois Hanzelka in West. Lois preceded him in death on November 6, 2016. Anton served his country with the United States Army during World War II. He was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. Anton was also a member of Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #4819, American Legion Post #478, KJT Society #31, Czech Heritage Society and the Knights of Columbus Council #2305. He was a farmer and rancher all his life. Anton enjoyed playing the accordion, playing "42", traveling and Polka dancing. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He was known for playing the accordion with the West Polka Boys who played each Thursday at area nursing homes. Anton is also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Barbara Smith; brothers, Raymond Rejcek, Valentine Rejcek, Bob Rejcek and Louis Rejcek; and sisters, Josephine Sulak, Mary Pavelka, Julie Grmela and Frances Tichavsky. Survivors include his beloved children, Cathy Reddell and husband Terry of Hubbard, Anthony Rejcek and wife Sharon of West and Genevieve Qualls and husband Walter of Calvert; grandchildren, Jeff Reddell and wife Yvonne, Terry Reddell Jr. and friend Susie Norris, Kevin Rejcek and wife Jacqueline, Kristen Rejcek and Kayla Williams and husband Trace; great grandchildren, Katy, Ryan and Grayson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Jeff Reddell, Terry Reddell Jr., Kevin Rejcek, Kristen Rejcek, Kayla Williams, Trace Williams, Katy Reddell and Ryan Reddell. Aderhold Funeral Home, West, Texas, Online obituary
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- Josephine Rejcek Sulak 1903–2001
- Raymond F. Rejcek 1905–1985
- Mary C. Rejcek Pavelka 1907–1988
- Julie Rejcek Grmela 1909–2003
- Frances Rejcek Tichavsky 1911–2001
- Valentine Paul Rejcek 1914–1979
- Louis Vincle Rejcek 1922–2015
- Robert Joseph "Bob" Rejcek 1925–2002
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