1935-2023
Marvin Emil Adamek, 87, of Houston peacefully passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. Marvin was born Aug. 19, 1935 in Schulenburg to Emil Joe Adamek and Francis Rose Gassmann Adamek.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bernadett Adamek and grandson Jason Carson.
Marvin is survived by his children, Glenn Adamek, Christian Adamek, Becky Carson (Gregg), Margaret Adamek (Ash) and Catherine Baines (Bryan); grandchildren: Nonnie (Chris), David, Candace (Adam), Ryan (Sierra), Brandie, DeJai, Amberly, Jushwa, Connor and Nikita. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Marvin grew up as the youngest of five on the family farm at Schulenburg. He and his family attended St. Rose Catholic Church and school in Schulenburg. When Marvin wasn’t working on the family farm or raising animals, he could be found in the nearest dance hall dancing a polka or a waltz. After turning 21, he served this country in the U.S. Army and then got married and began his family. Marvin worked as a sales associate for Havertys Furniture in Houston for 20 years before retiring to live in Rosenberg and East Bernard with a slower pace of life. His love of dancing and being with family and friends only grew stronger through his life. He was a very devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard and served as chaplain for the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree for many years.
The Adamek family received friends on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 2 until 4 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being recited at 3 p.m. at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston. The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, followed by the reception in the Activity Center at St. Jerome. Mr. Adamek was laid to rest in V.A. Houston National Cemetery on that same day at 12:45 p.m., following the reception.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Marvin’s memory to the Schulenburg 4-H (PO Box 252, Schulenburg, TX 78956) or a local 4-H program. Visit www.dettlingfuneral.com to leave words of condolence for the family.