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Death Notice

Billy Sebesta, Jr., 89, of Caldwell, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., September 20 at Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Texas. Services entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home, Caldwell.

(Published in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on September 20, 2018)



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Graveside services for Billy Joe Sebesta, Jr., 89, of Caldwell were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell with Pastor Richard Brunk officiating. Mr. Sebesta passed away on September 17, 2018 in Caldwell, Texas

Billy was born December 19, 1928 to Willie Joe Sebesta, Sr. and Lydia (Dusek) Sebesta in Caldwell, Texas. He graduated Caldwell High School in 1946 and then went on to graduate from Southwest College in 1949. He also served his country as a member of the United States Army. Billy was a math teacher first in Pettus, Texas and then in Kenedy, Texas for many years.

He enjoyed traveling with his sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Marvin to Branson, Missouri, as well as many sporting events. He coached and refereed many sporting teams and events over the years. Billy also like to hunt and fish.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Valerie (Beidiger) Sebesta; sister, Josephine Springer; and brothers-in-law, Rev. Frank Simcik and Johnny Springer.

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bill & Mary Sebesta of San Angelo, Charles & Charlotte Sebesta of San Angelo, Trey & Geralyn Biediger of Victoria, Kenny & Pennie Biediger of Katy; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy & Ben Wilde of Wall; sisters and brother-in-law, Alice & Marvin Chlapek of Caldwell, Linda Simcik; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and family friends.

As an expression of sympathy the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Elizabeth Lutheran Church, Box 675, Caldwell, Texas 77836, or, The Good Shepard Evangelical Lutheran Church, Box 32, Kenedy, Texas 78119.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

Billy — Patricia Ann Massey. Patricia was born 22 Feb 1931, Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA; died 1 Feb 1987, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Feb 1987, Kenedy Cemetery - Kenedy, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. W.J. Sebesta, III
2. C.M. Sebesta
3. E.D. Sebesta

Billy married Valerie Anita Weber 8 Jul 1972, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA. Valerie was born 5 Aug 1929, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA; died 17 Nov 2009, Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 Nov 2009, Memory Gardens - Victoria, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 7, Caldwell, in behalf of the entire membership, express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother,

WILLIE JOE SEBESTA, SR.,

age 77, who died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 25, 1975 in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital following a 10-day hospital stay.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 27th, in the Caldwell Brethren Church, with Rev. Henry Beseda and Rev. Daniel Marek officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Bowers-Harvey-Schiller Funeral Home.

Brother Sebesta was born on June 24th, 1898 in Deanville Community. He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia M. Dusek of November 30, 1920. This marriage was blessed with four children (his oldest daughter preceded him in death, and she was married to John W. Springer); one son, B.J. Sebesta; daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Alice Ruth) Chlapek and Mrs. Linda Jean Simcik (the wife of Rev. Frank Simcik).

Brother Sebesta was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church and a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 7, Caldwell, for 58 years, having served as president for 18 years. His early life's occupation being in farming, later he became a clerk for Parkhill Grocery Store for 14 years, and then at Jennings Hardware Co. for 24 years.

Survivors include his wife, one son and two daughters; two brothers and three sisters.

Serving as pallbearers were his two grandsons, Wesley Springer of Pasadena, and Charles Sebesta of San Angelo; nephews Theodore Dusek, Franklin Sebesta, both of Caldwell, Melvin Pertl, Robert Deutsch, James Wolff, all of Houston, and Joe F. Sebesta of Gregory.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee:
Adolf Luksa
Franklin Sebesta
Joe F. Sebesta
-SPJST-

(Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on October 1, 1975)

Willie married Lydia Marie Dusek 30 Nov 1920. Lydia was born 19 May 1901, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 5 Aug 1986, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Aug 1986, Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister

LYDIA MARIE SEBESTA,

who passed away on August 5, 1986, in the Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas following a lengthy illness.

Lydia Marie Sebesta was born on May 19, 1901, in Burleson County, Texas in the New Tabor community to the late Frank V. Dusek and Marie Mrnustik Dusek. A lifelong resident of Burleson County, she was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. She was active in Church Women's Christian Sisters serving as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer for several years. She was married to Willie Joe Sebesta on November 30, 1920. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1975. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Josephine Springer in 1973.

Services were held at 3 p.m. on August 6th in the Caldwell Brethren Church with Rev. Daniel Marek officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, B.J. Sebesta of Kenedy; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Alice) Chlapek of Pasadena and Mrs. Frank (Linda) Sincik of Austin; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Theodore F. Dusek, Sr., Jerry J. Dusek, Daniel Dusek, Bruce F. Simcik, Bill Sebesta, Wesley Springer, Don Sebesta, Franklin Sebesta, Royce E. Deutsch, Charles M Sebesta, Joe F. Sebesta and Melvin E. Pertl.

May our lodge sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee:
Stanley F. Mrnustik
Melvin H. Skrabanek
Susan Skrabanek
-SPJST-

(Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on October 15, 1986)

Joseph married Annie Drgac 17 Nov 1895, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Annie (daughter of Joseph Daniel Drgac, Sr. and Anna Mynar) was born 2 May 1875, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jan 1956, Deanville, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jan 1956, San Antonio Prairie Cemetery - Deanville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Death Claims An Aged Citizen of Burleson County

Death yesterday morning claimed the life of Mr. Joseph Drgac, Sr., aged 82, one of the county's elderly and highly respected citizens. Mr. Drgac died at the home of Joe Drgac, Jr., one of his sons. Funeral services will be held from Joe Drgac, Jr's. family residence at Cooks Point today at 1:00 p.m.

Mr. Drgac came to this county a long number of years ago and resided here continuously. He was one of the county's most successful farmers up until he retired on account of his age. He reared a large family. Those surviving him are: J.D. Drgac, John, Frank and Peter, sons, and Mrs. J.V. Sebesta, Mrs. Frank Bednar and Mrs. Joe Skrivanek, daughters.

(Published in The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger on November 13, 1931)

Joseph married Anna Mynar 14 Sep 1869, Washington County, Texas, USA. Anna was born 10 Aug 1850, Austria; died 23 Mar 1920, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Slovak Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]