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Shiner Gazette 25 May 1978 Alfred G. Hajek, 88 years, 4 months and 26 days, farmer and rancher of Rt. 2, Hallettsville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 1978. Recitation of the Rosary was at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel, Schulenburg, Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Benton Thurmond. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12 at Moravia Catholic Church with Rev. William Halata officiating. Interment was in Moravia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edgar Eggert, Jr. of Mathis, Reynold Veselka of Hallettsville, his nephews; Frank Poessel Jr. of Beasley, his grandson; L.A. Wenglar, E.J. Berger and Ted Polasek of Moravia. He was born on the same farm where he died, son of Joseph and Mary (Matula) Hajek, Dec. 14, 1889. He was married on Sept. 25, 1916 at Ascension Catholic Church, Moravia, to Agnes Chovanetz by Rev. Alfonse Raska. He was married for more than 61 years, and lived in Lavaca County all his life. Mr. Hajek was a member of the Catholic Church and SPJST Lodge No. 23 for more than 69 years. He also served on the school board for several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alfred Hajek of Moravia, two daughters, Mrs. Frank G. (Sylvia) Poessel of Beasley, Mrs. John (Mildred) Vacek of Dickinson; a son-in-law, John Vacek of Dickinson; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Edith) Eggert of Robstown, Mrs. John (Mary) Trojak of Hallettsville; a brother, Willie E. Hajek of Moravia; one grandson, Frank G. Poessel Jr. of Beasley and College Station and 20 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Frank G. Poessel of Beasley 14
months ago; a brother, Edmond Hajek, Jan. 17, 1972; and a sister, Mrs. Ed
(Annie) Bucek, Mar. 4, 1973. Posted by Matt Cross
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