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Frank Macicek Obituary

Frank L. Macicek, 96, of West, formerly of Chatt, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 25, 2011, in West. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Ed Karasek and the Rev. Vincent Chacko as celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.

Mr. Macicek was born Sept. 29, 1914, near West, the son of Henry and Emilie (Dvorsky) Macicek. He attended Cottonwood and St. Joseph's schools. On Nov. 12, 1935, he was united in marriage to Martha Hutyra in West. Martha preceded him in death Dec. 6, 2004. Frank was a farmer for most of his life before retiring in 1978. He was also an insurance representative for the R.V.O.S. Lodge and owned and operated the Chatt Grocery Store and Service Station from 1946 to 1953. Frank was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption and a former member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council. He was also a member of the K.J.T., St. Vincent DePaul Society in Abbott, the R.V.O. S. Lodge, and served for ten years on the Abbott School Board. Frank enjoyed playing baseball, taroky, yard work, mowing, picking pecans, visiting, and telling stories of the old days.

Survivors include a daughter, Helen Reifein and husband, Will, of Dallas; two sons, Marvin Macicek and wife, Janelle, of Richardson, and Larry Macicek and wife, Charla, of Houston; two sisters, Christine Matus and Elizabeth Hutyra, both of West; nine grandchildren, Marla Holcomb and husband, Tim, Sharon Cortez and husband, Tony, Amy Macicek, Donna Stacha, Mike Macicek, Mark Macicek and wife, Erin, Scott Macicek and wife, Michelle, Eric Macicek and wife, Kathryn, and David Macicek; ten great-grandchildren, Taylor, Haley Zachary, Savannah, Ryan, Luke, Reiley, Reese, Reagan, and Austin; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice. Memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com.

September 29, 1914 - February 25, 2011

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Feb. 27, 2011.

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February 28, 2011

Our love and prayers are with you and your family. It's always especially difficult to lose a parent, certainly one whose life was so long and full.

Diane and Neil MacArthur

February 28, 2011

What an honor to have cared for Mr. Macicek for a short amount of time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Hammond, RN, MSN
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