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Alex Raymund Charles Veselka
12 Oct 1923 – 26 Feb 2011
| Birth | 12 Oct 1923 |
| Death | 26 Feb 2011 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery Taylor , Williamson County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | John Christeson on 06 Mar 2011 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26817880 |
Bio
Alex Charles Veselka, 87, of Taylor, was called by his Heavenly Father to be with his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Preceding him in death were his parents Raymond and Mary Ann Veselka; wife Helen; brothers Edmond and Raymond Veselka; and sister Elizabeth Meyer. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 2 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor at 6 p.m. with the Rosary starting at 7 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Lonnie Urban will host the celebration of life Mass that will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Alex began his life's journey Oct. 12, 1923 in Taylor and was baptized in St. Mary's Catholic Church. As a young boy, Alex worked hard for his parents in the family BBQ Café in Taylor. To make ends meet as a young married couple, he worked in a local bakery. He found his passion in cars. He passed on his knowledge through a work-study program and trained a number of young men in the automobile paint and body work trade who still have shops of their own today. Later in his years he became known for his talent and expertise with restoring classic and antique cars. He received many awards from General Motors and paint manufacturers for his unique talent in the business. He was a loving, hardworking father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved dancing, fishing, hunting, barbecues, fish fries and playing dominoes. He never met a stranger and was always wiling to help others. His volunteer work began as a volunteer fireman and extended to the St. Mary's School and CYO. He also participated in and held offices in the Optimist Club, the Taylor Jaycees and the Knights of Columbus. Those that will hold the warm, wonderful memory of Alex's smile and winks include his daughters Annette Maruska and her husband Gary, of Taylor, Beverly Stiba, of Waco, and Janine Kasper and her husband Shannon, of Larkspur, Colo; his grandchildren Yvette Lowry and her husband Chance, Matt Maruska and his wife Kendi, Eric and Elissa Stiba; great-grandchildren Cole, Gage and Gunner Lowry, Tate and Tori Maruska and Jace Saulters; brother-in-law Jim Marek and wife Isabelle; sister-in-laws Evelyn Klima and husband Alvin, Alice Grieger, Avis Veselka; special cousin Georgie Kasparek; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the SPJST, Seton Hospital in Round Rock and the Lighthouse Altenheim also in Round Rock. It was a privilege to work with them through our Dad's illness. Their compassion and kindness will be cherished as we know our Dad was in comfort and peace as he ended his life's journey. Donations may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church School Trust Fund, 408 Washburn, Taylor, TX, 76574; The Lighthouse Altenheim, 100 N. College Street, Round Rock, TX, 78664 or a fund of your choice.
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- Edmond Joseph Veselka 1917–1990
- Elizabeth Mary Veselka Meyer 1920–1998
- Raymond Charles Veselka Jr 1929–2003
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