E. J. Seith

Englebert Joe "E.J." Seith, age 81, of West, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 in Waco. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery conducted by West V.F.W. Post 4819. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home. Mr. Seith was born April 30, 1926 in West, the son of Joe and Lillian (Jaska) Seith. He attended Leggett School near Cottonwood and on October 31, 1964, he was united in marriage to Evelyn (Kolar) Seith in Bellmead. She preceded him in death on May 23, 1994. Mr. Seith served his country in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He worked as a farmer and also a carpenter during his later years until his retirement. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Sunday afternoon outings along the countryside and, gardening. He was a member of the American Legion and KJT Society # 31 and St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption. His parents; and infant granddaughter, Tonya Seith; and two sisters, Georgia Pavlicek, and Marie Dudik also precede him in death. Survivors include two sons, Richard A. Seith and wife Nannette of Sugarland and Robert J. Seith and wife Kim of West; one daughter, Loretta Ann Cvikel and fianc Paul Kucera of West; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Seith, Amber Halbert, Ashley Halert, Courtney Halbert, Jamie Cvikel, Justin Cvikel, Brandi Cvikel, and Allen Cvikel; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are James Pavlicek, Jr., Harry Joe Dudik, Eugene Dudik, Ronnie Dudik, Marvin Bailey, and Gary Klanika. Memorials may be made St. Mary's Parish Center or St. Mary's School Endowment Fund.