Joe Johnny Halamik

Joe Johnny Halamik, age 79, of Tours, passed away late Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2012 at his residence. A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, with Msgr. Isidore Rozycki and Rev. Will Straten as celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery. Mr. Halamik was born April 11, 1932 in West, the son of Joe J. and Lillian Ann (Cocek) Halamik. He attended the Tours School. On September 25, 1951 he was united in marriage to Patsy Ann Straten in Tours. Joe was a retired warehouse supervisor for Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Waco for over 37 years. He also sold homeowners insurance and was on the board of directors of R.V.O.S. Lodge No 106. Joe was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Martin's Catholic Church of Tours, where he served on the Parish Council. He enjoyed listening to Czech music, mowing, traveling in their RV, going to the lake, and playing bingo and going to shows at the Oklahoma Casino's. He especially loved spending time with his family and was very involved in family reunions. Joe is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Manuel Louis Halamik; and a sister, Molly Jane Straten. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Patsy Halamik of Tours; four sons, Mark Halamik and wife Linda of Elm Mott, Keith Halamik of Miami, AZ, Joseph Halamik and Patrick Halamik and wife Vonceen, all of West; two daughters, Vivian Tekell and husband Lynn of West and Elaine Rog and husband Slawomir of Bluntsville, TN; grandchildren, Mark Allan Halamik, Brent Halamik and fiance Lauren, Erik Halamik and friend Christi, Jon Halamik, Cory Tekell and wife Nicole, Brittney Duffy and husband Mike, Mallory Tekell and friend Cody, Madison Halamik, Camryn Halamik, Nathaniel Halamik and Blake Halamik; great grandchildren, Laura Blakeslee and Londyn Hunke; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Mark Allan Halamik, Brent Halamik, Erik Halamik, Jon Halamik, Cory Tekell and Ronnie Hobbs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Martin's Cemetery Association or St. Martin's C.C.E.