Obituary of Dennis Anton Janecek

Dennis Anton Janecek, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Bohumir “Cap” and Anna Janecek, and brother, Johnny Janecek.  Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Janecek; sons, Ronnie Janecek and wife, Becky, Gary Janecek and wife, Theresa; daughter, Debbie Novak and husband, Steve; brothers, Charlie Janecek, Frank Janecek and wife, Helen, Bobby Janecek and wife, Irene, Ben Janecek and wife, Kathy; sisters, Ann Barrios, Wilma Holloway and husband, Willis;   Sister-in-law, Judy Janecek; grandchildren, Chad Novak and wife, Sara, Jason Novak and wife, Melissa, Jeremy Novak and wife, Katelyn, Gretchen Niehaus and husband, Bryan, Chase Janecek and wife, Kyla, Lauren Vaughn, Blake Janecek and fiancé, Briana; great grandchildren, Cody and Ryder Novak; and a host of other family and dear friends.

Dennis, the oldest of eight children, was born January 15, 1934 in Sweet Home, Texas.  Later, the family moved to the Wallis and Orchard area.  He married Betty Mikes on February 16, 1957 at Guardian Angel Church in Wallis, Texas.  They made their home in Houston and resided in Pearland for the past 42 years.

Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was an excellent provider for his family and worked for more than 28 years keeping the lines going at the American Can Company.  Dennis was excellent with his hands and combined with his mechanical mind, he could fix most anything he put his hands on.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, fishing, antique tractor shows and listening to polka music.  Dennis greatest joy, however, came from spending time with his family.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A visitation for Dennis will be held Monday, February 18, 2019 from 5:30 until 8:00 pm with a rosary recited at 6:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581.  The funeral mass will take place Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland, Texas 77581 with Father Jim Courville officiating.  Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery at SouthPark in Pearland, Texas.