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Raymond Edward Zajicek
15 Feb 1926 – 22 Jan 2021
| Birth | 15 Feb 1926 |
| Death | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Cemetery | Saint Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery Columbus , Colorado County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Lgcs on 23 Jan 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221634979 |
Bio
Raymond Edward Zajicek (Mr Ray) of Columbus passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2021 at the age of 94. Raymond was born on February 15, 1926 to Fred and Johanna (Janish) Zajicek in Fayetteville, Texas. He attended school in Fayetteville until he quit to go to work. Raymond is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margaret (Brune) Zajicek; two sons, Ken and wife Karen of Australia and Larry and wife Brenda of Meadows Place, Texas. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kirsten, Drew and Taiha and seven great grandchildren. Raymond is preceded in death by his father Fred and mother Johanna; brothers Victor, Albert and Hugo and sisters Leona Janes and Edna Sodalok; and the many canine companions he had over the years. Raymond was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 18 and was sent to war in Europe. In November of 1944 he was fighting in Belgium during WWII, one of the coldest winters in years. He was evacuated for medical treatment due to frozen feet a few weeks before the Battle of the Bulge. After discharge he returned to Fayetteville until he moved to Columbus, Texas in 1947. He was working as a mechanic when he met Margaret Brune at Mary & Martha’s Café where she worked and he frequented. They were married on November 10, 1948. In those early years he worked in the oilfield. While recovering from a surgery he studied to be an electrician and eventually became a Master Electrician working for Drymalla Construction Company. Raymond was an ace handyman, able to fix almost anything. In his early retirement years he was a maintenance man for McDonald’s restaurant in Columbus, Sealy, La Grange and Giddings. Raymond was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a proud member of both VFW Post 6113 and the American Legion Post 383. He served as Chaplin for both posts and worked many a bingo and dance at the Legion Hall. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas with Deacon John Glueck officiating. A parish rosary will be held at 9:30 AM at Henneke Funeral Home and visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be required at all times. The family extends its sincere thanks for all of those who provided spiritual and physical care for him in his final years when he became homebound, especially the nurses and aides with Hospice Brazos Valley. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to St. Anthony Catholic Church, P.O. Box 669, Columbus, TX 78934 or the charity of your choice.
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