Edward E. Dykowski

Edward E. Dykowski, 88, of Granger, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday December 28, 2022, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Edward was born October 1, 1934, in Granger, Texas to Edward John and Francis (Nemec) Dykowski. He graduated from Granger High School in 1952 and was proud to be a lifetime Granger Lion.

Upon graduation Edward went to work for Alcoa in Rockdale. During this time in 1956, he met the love of his life Corrine Simek at Tom Sefcik Hall in Seton. His and Corrine’s love for polka music and dancing made them a perfect match as they enjoyed tearing up the dance floor whenever they could get a chance. Edward and Corrine married November 8, 1959.

In 1957, he was drafted into the United States Army. Edward proudly served his country until 1959 having served his last year in Ft. Polk, LA serving as a Tank Commander.  After leaving the Army, Edward returned to Granger and resumed his career at Alcoa where he made lifelong friends. During this time, Edward continued his employment with Alcoa adding farming, ranching, and custom harvesting of cotton and milo to his resume.

Edward retired from Alcoa after 20 years of employment to follow his passion of farming and ranching. Edward continued his farming and ranching career until his retirement in 2006. Edward was very proud of his Czech heritage.  His heritage and strong work ethic instilled in him from his upbringing contributed to his success. Edward truly loved to have fun and to tell stories. He loved traveling, playing dominoes, playing cards, football, hunting, fishing, and barbecuing.  He rarely met a stranger and if he did, they became fast friends. Edward and Corrine enjoyed traveling across the United States together with friends. Edward enjoyed playing dominoes and cards for many years with numerous partners. He loved watching football both college and professional and was known to make a wager or two. Edward was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Whenever Edward had spare time, you usually could catch him fishing at his cabin at Buchanan Dam or lakes nearby.  Edward knew Granger Lake like the back of his hand. He practically was a guide. Edward loved to share the catch of the day with his friends. Edward and Corrine hosted many fish fries and barbeques. Edward shared his love and talent of barbecuing with his nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Frances (Nemec) Dykowski; brothers, Marvin and John; sisters, Valeria Cepak and Doris (Leonard) Lane; sister-in-laws, Lorraine Garden, Geraldine Henry; and brother-in-law, Alvin Simek.

Edward is survived by his wife of 63 years, Corrine; his sister, Joan (Ernest) Rister; sister-in-law, Liz Dykowski; sister-in-laws, Ann Harper, Marjorie (Orvil) Harper; brother-in-law, Albert (Donna) Simek; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews. They all cherish many memories of Uncle Ed.

Pallbearers are Bubba Cepak, Gary Don Lane, Michael Dykowski, Michael Harper, Malcolm Middlebrook, Lance Lane, and John Allen Dykowski 

Honorary Pallbearers are Ernest Lee Rister III, Stephen Dykowski, and Drew Fulton

A visitation is to be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 3, 2023 with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. N.W., Taylor.

Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 100 N. Brazos, Granger, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Granger.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.