Joseph Daniel Orsak

Joseph (Joe) D. Orsak, 86, of Hungerford, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, following a lengthy illness. He was born August 8, 1929 in Frydek, Texas to parents Frank and Julia Vesely Orsak. Joe was raised in Hungerford and attended Hungerford School. He married Annie Kutach on April 12, 1950 in Palacios, Texas. He began working as a salesman for Triple X Root Beer, then 7-Up, later moving on to Falstaff Beer. In 1969, Joe began working for WKM Foundry in Richmond, Texas, rising to supervisor before retirement. He also was manager of Hungerford Hall for 26 years. Joe was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Hungerford, Texas. He was a 3rd degree life member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of KJT #79 of Hungerford where he served as secretary and treasurer for 47 years, and a Charter Member of the Hungerford Volunteer Fire Department. Joe enjoyed singing in church, listening to music especially Czech and Country Western, and never missed the Trading Post on KULP Radio. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and family traditions at Christmas. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Julia Orsak, sister, Annie Hanzelka, brothers Charlie Orsak and Jerry Orsak, Sr. and son in law Rudy Tydlacka, Jr. Joe is survived by his wife, Annie of 65 years; daughters Marjorie Tydlacka of Wharton, Linda Clark and husband Aron of Needville, and Julia Kubes and husband Frank III of East Bernard; sons Joe Orsak Jr. and wife Monica of Columbus, Charles Orsak and wife Debra of Hungerford, and Tim Orsak and wife Lisa of Richmond; grandchildren Brandon Orsak and wife Holly, Barrett Orsak and wife Tiffany, Kami Orsak, Rebecca Bowers and husband Chad, Rachel Eschbacher and husband Brian, Melissa Ripple and husband Ken, Charlotte Sanchez and husband Hector, Colton Clark and wife Kaznie, Leanna Orsak and fiancée Jonathan Marett, Tanner Orsak, Frank Kubes IV and wife Susan, Christopher Kubes and wife Lindsey, Laura Chudej and husband David, and Katie Kubes; great grandchildren Connery, Brianna, Hayden, Rina, Wyatt, Chloe, Lanie, Kaylie, Kynlee, Alexis, and Sam. Pallbearers included Brandon Orsak, Barrett Orsak, Frank Kubes IV, Christopher Kubes, Colton Clark, Tanner Orsak, Chad Bowers, Ken Ripple, and David Chudej. Honorary pallbearers included Brian Eschbacher, Hector Sanchez and members of the Hungerford Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation was held on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. with a parish rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Hungerford. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Burial followed in the St. John Cemetery in Hungerford. The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Place of Wharton, Memorial Hermann of Sugarland, and Gulf Coast Medical of Wharton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, or to St. John Catholic Cemetery Pavilion in Hungerford. Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at whartonfuneralhome.com.