Robert Charles Marek

Robert Charles Marek obituary, El Campo, TX

Robert Charles Marek

Robert Marek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Triska Funeral Home - El Campo on Jun. 29, 2025.

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Robert Charles Marek, 94, of El Campo, passed away June 28, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1930 in Lane City to the late Peter Marek Sr. and Pauline Hilscher Marek. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was foreman for Wharton County Precinct 3 for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lillian Kunz Marek of El Campo; children, Roberta Jay of Sante Fe, Patrick Marek of El Campo and Ron Marek of Kingwood; grandchildren, Jeremy Jay, Josh Marek, Phillip Marek, Robert Marek, Sam Marek and Sarah Marek; great-grandchild, Madelyn Jay Simpson and siblings, Mildred Chovanec, Lillian Vrana and Marvin Marek.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Marek; siblings, Felix, Frank, Vlad, Albert and Peter Jr., Rosie and Josephine.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2 at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Flagg officiating. Burial with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 251 will follow at St. Procopius Cemetery in Louise.
Memorial donations in memory of Robert may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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612 Merchant Street, El Campo, TX 77437-3440

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