Janacek

Daniel “Danny” Albert Janacek, 63, of La Grange, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Danny was born in La Grange on May 2, 1955, the son of Albert Julius Janacek and Lillian Martha (Hromdka) Janacek. He married Barbara Wagner on June 11, 1977 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. Danny graduated from La Grange High School, was a member of the FFA and was involved in Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). He was a member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 2574. Danny worked as a mechanic with Brandt Brothers and Janssen Brothers and later in his career he became a self-employed mechanic working for Colorado Valley Truck & Tractor and the City of La Grange on various projects. He loved to be outdoors, working in his shop or working on “just about anything.” Danny loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons: Shawn Janacek and wife, Sequoya; Neal Janacek and wife, Jessica; and Ryan Janacek and wife, Jenna, all of La Grange; two sisters: Theresa Wagner and husband, Charlie, of Engle; Janice Brandt and husband, Roger, of La Grange; five grandchildren: Adysen and Shelby Janacek, Ella and Dalton Janacek and Priscilla Janacek; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services were held at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. A Rosary was recited prior to the funeral service beginning at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, or 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 was in charge of arrangements.