Ervin Lee Patek, 75, of Moulton, Texas passed away on January 4, 2021. Ervin was born in Shiner on July 29, 1945 to Victor and Annie Patek, Sr. He attended St. Ludmila Catholic School in Shiner, Texas. Ervin owned Patek’s Grocery store in Moulton, Texas where he worked with his wife, Mary, for over 40 years. Ervin was also a proud member of the Moulton Knights of Columbus, Moulton Lion’s Club amongst many other community organizations including serving the city of Moulton as a councilman/mayor for over 23 years.
Ervin was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his grandchildren, and many many friends and family! His zest for life and giving heart will remembered by all who have met him and he will be greatly missed.
Ervin is survived by his son Matthew and wife Stephanie, daughter Ann and her husband Jacob as well as six grandchildren. Ervin was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Pilat Patek, his parents, his brother, Marvin, & his sister Dorothy Fojtik.
A visitation for Ervin will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home in Moulton, Texas. A rosary will occur Monday, January 11, 2021 at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton, Texas followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 AM officiated by Father Gabriel Maison. Burial will occur Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Moulton, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Tyler Heller, Cameron Kresta, Jake Jalufka, Cole Jalufka, Marty Patek and Curtis Patek.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made in honor of Ervin to the Moulton Knights of Columbus, the Moulton Lion’s Club, Moulton Chamber of Commerce, or the Moulton Booster Club.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com for the Patek family.
Smith Funeral Home - 404 West Bobkat Dr., Moulton, Tx 77975 Phone #361-596-4631
