Burns Prove Fatal to Shiner Man

The burns he suffered ten days previously proved fatal for Henry V. Hajek, 86, of near Shiner. He died at the Wagner Hospital Monday, February 10.

The fatal accident occurred when his nightshirt caught fire from a match. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Catholic Church, Father John Hanacek officiating.

The deceased was born in Praha and there he was married to Mary Kotrlik who survives him with three sons, Anton in Victoria, Louis in Placedo, Charles at Shiner and six daughters Mrs. Robert (Mary) Mikus, Wharton, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak, Shiner, Mrs. Jim (Julia) Bortel, Inez, Mrs. John (Angeline) Svatek, Eagle Lake, Mrs. James (Emma) Koliba and Mrs. Willie (Ella) Koliba of Victoria. There are 60 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

Posted by Matt Cross
Submitted by Larry Berkenhoff

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