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Shiner Gazette 16 Oct 1975 Rudie Rebecek, Eugene Nesrsta, Rites In Moulton A double tragedy occurred near Moulton, Sunday, October 5, 1975 claiming the lives of two Moulton residents, Eugene Joe Nesrsta and Rudie Jacob Rebecek, who were neighbors. The men drowned when the boat in which they had been fishing apparently capsized. The drownings occurred in a small tank in a rural area southwest of Moulton, ansl also near the Lavaca-Gonzales county line. The two men, after purchasing minnows at a Moulton station, left for their fishing spot around 9 a.m.; both men being in high spirits and exchanging a bit of fishing banter with acquaintances. Around 4:30 p.m., a neighbor, Tom Valenta, checked on the men. He became alarmed when he discovered the capsized boat and was unable to locate the men. After a hasty investigation he notified the Lavaca County sherriff's department in Hallettsville and Moulton Constable Joe Nieto. The Moulton Fire Department was also notified and a large number of members quickly secured dragging equipment and a boat and rushed to the scene, accompanied by other individuals who were anxious to help. Ervin Patek and Eugene Kloesel, both of Moulton, assisted with the dragging operations, and recovered both bodies. The body of Nesrsta was recovered approximately twenty feet from shore about 6:50 p.m. and that of Rebecek which was found near the spot where the boat overturned, further out in the tank, about 7:30 p.m. The two men were pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace George Mayer of
Moulton, who also ruled that both deaths were accidental. He estimated that the
bodies had been in the water about eight hours. *** DOUBLE FUNERAL*** Rosary for both of the men was held at 8 p.m. Monday, October 6. ***Rudie Rebecek*** He was reared in this area where he spent most of his life. On October 25, 1935, he was united in marriage to Annie Bartos at the Moulton St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The couple farmed for their livelihood, until about eight years ago when they retired and moved into the city of Moulton. Mr. Rebecek was an avid fisherman and had spent many happy hours fishing with his friends. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Rebecek of Moulton; his mother, Mrs. Marie
Rebecek of Shiner; four brothers, John and Charlie Rebecek of Shiner, Joe
Rebecek of Boling, Daniel (Rex) Rebecek of San Antonio; four sisters, Mrs. Anton
(Annie) Krametbauer, Mrs. Tony (Bessie) Silba of Moulton, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Culak
and Mrs. Calvin (Selma) Othold, both of Shiner. Preceding him in death were his
father, April 5, 1965; a brother, Adolph Rebecek, at age 10, passed away July
31, 1924; two sisters, Katherine died in infancy on December 8, 1908 and Olga,
age 2, died June 26, 1934. ***Eugene Nesrsta*** Mr. Nesrsta was reared in this area, and as a young man moved to San Antonio where he worked for a number of years. He became a member of the U.S. Army, and served his country during the Korean conflict in Korea from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of both of Moulton's veteran organizations, the VFW and the American Legion. A full military funeral was accorded Mr. Nesrsta, with graveside services under the auspices of the Moulton American Legion and VFW Posts. Following his discharge from service, he worked in San Antonio for some time and then moved to Moulton where he was employed with Nocoma Boot Company at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Jaromila Nesrsta of Moulton; and two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Elizabeth) Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. A. G. (Sophie) Hanzel of San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his father, Feb. 26, 1965; and a brother, George,
October 9, 1951 at the age of 27 years. Posted by Matt Cross
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