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Joseph Frank Janak
15 Nov 1861 – 2 Nov 1936
| Birth | 15 Nov 1861 |
| Death | 2 Nov 1936 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery West , McLennan County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Jennifer Norris on 11 Oct 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44517482 |
Bio
"Uncle Joe" Janak, Beloved Pioneer West Citizen, Drops Dead Joseph F. (Uncle Joe) Janak, long-time citizen of this community, dropped dead in the yard at his home here Monday morning about 8 o'clock. He had suffered from a heart ailment for some time, but had been able to be about town and his death came as a shock to the entire population of this section. Born in Fayette County almost 75 years ago, Uncle Joe spent his early days hauling freight, first using oxen and later, mules. He moved with his family to this city in 1900, where he resided until his death. A man of many occupations, Mr. Janak met and made many friends throughout Central Texas. He was a lover of fine livestock and spent several years in the livestock business. Uncle Joe was known throughout this section for his ability to move houses and other buildings, this being another of his many trades. He was also a dealer in gravel, owning one of the finest gravel pits in this section. Mr. Janak served as a peace officer in Texas for more than 50 years. He belonged to several civic and fraternal organizations and was a constant worker for the betterment and upbuilding of this city, county and state. Serving as "Marshal" at almost every local picnic and celebration, was a privilege enjoyed by Uncle Joe. As a political worker, he was well known in Central and South Texas. He took a great interest in every political campaign. For many years, Uncle Joe had been almost a daily visitor to the business district of West. He always had something interesting to discuss with his friends and acquaintances. Uncle Joe will be greatly missed, not only by the immediate family, but by his host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Assumption at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, with Msgr. J. Pelnar officiating, assisted by Revs. Polcak and Dobias. Interment was at the Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Bezdek, Jos. Kotrla, Ed Deiterman, F.F. Lednicky, Andrew Marak and John Gerik. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. R.J. Marak, Mrs. Frances Kabela, Mrs. Sophie Janak and Miss Rose Janak, all of West; three sons, Joe and Chas. Janak of Smithville, and Jerome Janak of West; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Prasifka, Mrs. W.M. Koehl and Mrs. Frank Walla of Ellinger, and Mrs. Annie Rek of Fayetteville, and five grandchildren. The West News, West, Texas, Volume 47, No. 24, Edition 1, Friday, November 6, 1936, page 1 Contributor: Betty Fajkus Marek (48445083)
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Family
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Siblings
- Mariane "Mary" Janak Prasifka 1859–1944 FaG
- Veronika Janak Zapalac 1863–1913 FaG
- Johana Janak Jerabek 1864–1903 FaG
- Anna Janak Rek 1872–1942 FaG
- Rosie Janak Walla 1879–1947
Children
- Alvina Janak Marak 1883–1972
- Frances Janak Kabela 1885–1978
- Sophie L. Janak Janek 1886–1980
- Rose L. Janak 1888–1976
- Agnes Winnie Janak 1891–1912
- Joe Janak 1893–1974
- Jerome J. Janak 1894–1975
- Charles G. Janak 1897–1983
- Willie Ernest Janak 1900–1925
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