Chloe Marie Belicek

Chloe Marie Belicek, age 17 of Seguin, went to Our Lord on July 25, 2024. Chloe was born on May 17, 2007, in New Braunfels, Texas to Christina Marie (Machicek) and Brian Timothy Belicek. She was a member of the Seguin High School Class of 2025, the Gulf Coast Bombers 18u softball team, and an active member of St. James Catholic Church.
Chloe loved life and was a friend to everyone she met. She had a smile that could light up a room. She had an energy to her that kept others on their toes. She was smart and sassy, but in a good way. Standing at a whopping 5 foot 4 inches, Chloe was larger than life and feared no one. She was well respected by her friends, teammates, teachers and coaches. She was outspoken and determined to do the right thing for herself and others, and she always defended her faith. She loved to hunt with her brothers and sister, even in the early morning cold. She loved to laugh with family and friends, especially gathering around the dinner table to share stories.
Strong in her faith, Chloe grew up in a Catholic family where she attended and graduated from St. James Catholic School. She was an active member of the St. James Youth Ministry and Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She served our Lord as a responsible and diligent altar server on Sunday masses. To demonstrate her dedication of service to St. James, when she knew she had a softball game on Sunday morning after mass, under her altar server attire, she was dressed in her gameday uniform, ready to go. She was a "daughter" to many of the parishioners of St. James, especially to Father Greg and Father Dennis, who were the priests of the church. Because of her faith and family, Chloe was a role model to others, both younger and older than her.
Chloe attended Seguin High School for her Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years. While she was a good student in the classroom, she was a fierce competitor and focused athlete in volleyball & softball, and was an active member of the FFA. At times her daily schedule started before the sun came up and ended after it set. She played hard all the time and demanded the same from her teammates. She was tough on them when they made an error, but after the game, she showed love and encouragement. When things weren't going her way on the court or field, she fought harder to be better. She was tough on others, but tougher on herself. She was a first-class athlete both on and off the field. Chloe was outspoken and a true leader. She motivated others and she always lead by example, both in faith and in life. After a long hard day of school and sports practice, you could find Chloe on the tree swing in the front yard for much needed Chloe-time.
Growing up as the 2nd child of four, Chloe loved her family. As any child is expected, she did her chores, attended family functions and played with and supported her siblings. Living 5 miles outside of the City of Seguin, she treasured her family at home. She had a special bond with her siblings. Even though they fought and argued as siblings do, at the end of the day, love prevailed. She helped her parents with duties in the home, taking care of the land, running farm equipment, feeding cattle and other animals, and bringing in the harvest from their garden. She belonged to a close-knit family that ate and prayed together every day. Faith was so important to Chloe and her family that even on the road for out of town tournaments, she made it a point to attend mass.
Chloe dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and playing softball in college. She loved animals chickens not so much. Chloe had the potential to play softball anywhere. She expressed interest in playing college ball in Florida or Tennessee, but getting closer to starting her high school senior year, Texas was where she wanted to play. While she considered Tarleton State University in Stephenville, her most recent decision was to play at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin.
Chloe is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Julius Eugene Belicek, and her cousin, Faith Janak.
Survivors include her loving parents, Christina and Brian Belicek; brothers, Timothy Belicek and Gregory Belicek; sister, Audrey Belicek; maternal grandparents, Mary and Joe Machicek; paternal grandmother, Theresa Belicek; numerous aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins, other loving family members, and an entire community of friends including her St. James Catholic Church family, Seguin Matador family, and Gulf Coast Bombers Softball organization.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church from 5 to 7 p.m. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Monsignor Dennis Darilek and the Reverend Gregory J. Nevlud officiating. A reception will follow at the Columbus Club Hall in Seguin. Graveside services and interment will follow at 5 p.m. at St. Ludmilla's Catholic Cemetery on FM 1891 in Wied, Texas (0.6 miles north of US 90Alt between Shiner and Hallettsville).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chloe Strong Memorial Fund, c/o First United Bank, 200 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.