Herbert Frank Pavlik

Herb was born August 14, 1937 in Weimar, Texas to Albertina (Hoelscher) Pavlik and Frank Joseph Pavlik. After graduating from Weimar High School in 1955, he moved to Houston, Texas and worked many different jobs before accepting a position working for the Vice President of the railroad in Fort Worth, Texas.

In 1962, he returned to Houston where he met Marye Virginia Slaydon while she was working for the employment agency where he applied when he was looking for a new job. He was hired shortly after as a salesman for T. F. Hudgins & Associates, where he remained for more than 45 years before retiring in 2007. He also served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve 925th as a Military Police Officer, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and attended classes at The University of Houston for many years.

Herb and Virginia wed on July 4, 1964 and went on to have three children; Kimberly, Michael, and Carole. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2022.

Family meant the world to Herb. He was extremely proud of Virginia and his children and loved them all dearly. They spent many family vacations together traveling around the country in their pop-up camper, including trips all the way to Canada and back.

He also loved photography, visiting the National Parks, and was an avid gardener. If he wasn’t taking pictures or inside reading the newspaper, he could be found in his backyard garden tending to his tomato plants, cucumber, squash, okra, broccoli, lettuce, kale, and countless other vegetables and flowers.

Herb’s favorite food above all else was homemade vanilla ice cream. In a fitting tribute, he passed away on National Ice Cream Day. In honor of his love of ice cream, the frozen dessert will be served at the reception following his funeral service.

Herb was preceded in death by his father, Frank Pavlik; mother, Albertina Pavlik; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Pavlik; daughter Kimberly (Pavlik) Wilker and husband Tom; grandchildren Kristen Wilker and Allie (Wilker) King; son Michael Pavlik; and daughter, Carole Pavlik.

Rosary and visitation with the family will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 5:00-8:00 PM, in the Brazos Chapel of Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 9:00 AM, at St. Faustina Catholic Church, 28102 FM 1093, Fulshear, Texas 77441. Following the Mass, a reception will be enjoyed from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, in the Event Room of Katy Funeral Home.

The Rite of Committal will follow at 2:30 PM in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, 101 Franklin Street, in Weimar, Texas.

Pallbearers will include Mike Pavlik, Tom Wilker, Robert King, John Cobia, Bryon Vecera, Dale Vecera, Kyle Vecera, and Devin Vecera. Honorary pallbearers include Richard Williams and Tony Williams.

The family requests that any plants, flowers, or notes are sent to Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at http://act.alz.org/goto/Herb_Pavlik to help fund research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.katyfh.com for the Pavlik family.