Albert E. Olsovsky passed away at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1926 in Moravia. He was the sixth of seven children born to Frank J. and Frances Kubos Olsovsky. Albert attended Velehrad School, Moravia School, and graduated from Schulenburg High School class of 1945. He was drafted in June 1945 to serve in the United States Army for World War ll. He was honorably discharged for his service to his country in 1946. Albert also served during the Korean Conflict.
Albert married Dorothy Kristynik on Nov. 22, 1954 at Hostyn. They had five children and lived in the same house and on the same land that Albert’s family had farmed. Though he was a meat inspector for the Texas Department of Health by trade, Albert’s real passion was farming and his community. He was a lifetime member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia, member of the American Legion, McBride Post 143, lifetime member of the VFW, Knights of Columbus, Council #2902, and the SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia.
Albert had five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a prominent figure in their lives – teaching them how to fish, drive a tractor, and how to pick an egg without upsetting the chickens. He would always support them by going to all their events and enjoy spending time with them. Grandpa Albert was loved deeply and will be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Olsovsky; one son, Michael Olsovsky of Moravia; two daughters, Theresa Rerich and husband Tony of Weimar, and Elizabeth Holub and husband Mike of Schulenburg; four grandchildren, Blake Rerich and wife Brittani, Bart Rerich, Matthew Holub and Samantha Holub; one grandson-in-law, Mark Simon; four great-grandchildren, Dylan Rerich, Hunter Simon, Bo Rerich and Beth Rerich; brother, William Olsovsky and wife Mary Louise of Apple Valley, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Leon Kristynik and wife Hattie Jane of Wharton; sisters-in-law, Janie Kristynik of Garwood, and Willie Mae Kristynik of Dubina; and several nieces and nephews.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Timothy Olsovsky and Mark Olsovsky; his granddaughter, Bethany Simon; two brothers, Jerome F. Olsovsky and Julius R. Olsovsky; and three sisters, Viola Kutac, Edith Kalina, and one in infancy.
Visitation was held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Moravia on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Knights of Columbus and parish rosary led by Kenneth Miksch. The funeral service was officiated by Rev. Scott J. Hill. Readings and responsorial psalms were read by granddaughter, Samantha Holub. Interment followed at the Moravia Catholic Church Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion, McBride Post 143.
Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Blake Rerich, Bart Rerich and Matthew Holub; great-grandsons, Dylan Rerich and Hunter Simon; and grandson-in-law, Mark Simon. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughter, Samantha Holub; great-grandchildren, Bo Rerich and Beth Rerich; and his godchildren.
Memorials can be made to the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church or a charity of one’s choice.