Polasek

Robert Joseph Polasek, 80, of Fayetteville, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. Robert was born in La Grange on Aug. 31, 1937, the son of Gus J. Polasek and Agnes (Dirba) Polasek. He married Barbara (Vasicek) Polasek on Oct. 21, 1962 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Robert served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked as a drag line operator. He enjoyed woodworking and going fishing with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 56 years; one son, Ronald Polasek and wife, Pam, of Fayetteville; two daughters: Donna Hillmer and husband, Carl, of Columbus, and Rachelle Madden and husband, Mitch, of Fayetteville; two sisters: Margie Stancik and husband, Ray, of Columbus; and Diane Grafe and husband, Tony, all of Columbus; five brothers: Bennie Polasek and Mary Ann, of Alleyton; Gus Polasek and wife, Theresa, of Columbus; Henry Polasek and wife, Mary Ly, of Columbus; Frankie Polasek and wife, Debbie, of Ellinger; and Daniel Polasek and wife, Celia, of Buda; brother-in-law, Leroy Canik and wife, Peggy, six grandchildren: Kevin and Kari Hillmer, Brittany and Emily Polasek, Stephanie and Christopher Madden. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnnie Polasek; two infant brothers: Jerome and Lawrence Polasek; and two sisters: Lillian Gaertner and Georgia Krenek. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Koenig-Belvill Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville, Texas. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A Rosary was was recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Burial will follow at the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 57, Fayetteville, Texas 78940 or to a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.