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Johnnie Theodore Marek
9 Nov 1933 – 12 Oct 2022
| Birth | 9 Nov 1933 |
| Death | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Cemetery | Saint Joseph Cemetery Ennis , Ellis County , Texas , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245071872 |
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Johnnie T. Marek, age 88, of Ennis, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 12, 2022. He was born November 9, 1933, in West, Texas to Joseph and Marie (Makovy) Marek. He spent his childhood going to school and working on the family farm with his siblings. After his graduation from West High School, Johnnie proudly served his country overseas (Germany) in the U.S. Army, 1952-1954. He later studied geology while attending Navarro College, University of Texas and North Texas State University. After college, he went to work for Slurry Seal in Waco, Texas. During this time, he met the love of his life, Ann Rita Jurik, and they were married in 1961. Shortly afterward, he started East Texas Paving with partner Stanley Marak; they were in business for over 30 years. While still being involved in the paving business, Johnnie and Ann built and operated a motel in Waxahachie. After retiring from business, Johnnie could be found where everyone knew him to be – in the kitchen at one of the halls, cooking for various events. He was also known for treating lots of people to his famous homemade wine. In later years, he became devoted to caring for Ann until her last day. Another of his favorite ways of serving the Lord was to recite rosaries for friends and loved ones. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Pappa John" will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Johnnie was a member of Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT, Knights of Columbus, Sokol KHB Ennis, SPJST, VFW and the American Legion. He was also a past president of the National Polka Festival, former chairman of the Saint John Bazaar, and a 2014 recipient of the Diocese of Dallas Bishop's Award. Surviving Johnnie are his children, Lana Mikuda and husband Edward, Kevin Marek and wife, Suzanne, and John Marek, Jr. and Lori Laznovsky; grandchildren, Matthew Mikuda, Jon David Marek and wife Angela, Varvara Marek and Ksenia Marek; great-grandchildren Raylee Marek and Ava Marek; sister Lois Kallus; brother Cy Marek; sister-in-law Unett Svrcek and husband Cy, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann and son Bart; his parents; sisters Christine Svrcek, Sophie Young, Mary Pavlovsky, and brothers Edward Marek and Joseph Marek Jr. Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home, Ennis, Texas, Online obituary
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- Christine Albina Marek Svrcek 1915–2005 FaG
- Edward J. Marek 1918–1999 FaG
- Sophie Josephine Marek Young 1921–2016 FaG
- Lois W. Marek Sykora 1923–2023 FaG
- Josef R. Marek 1926–1940 FaG
- Mary Marek Pavlovsky 1928–2004 FaG
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