Wayne Thomas Bartkowiak, age 52, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he attended Aldine High School and married his high school sweetheart. He was a loving family man who loved salt water fishing, boating, and the beach. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Bartkowiak, Sr., and his sister, Rose Ann Fryer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen Bartkowiak; sons, Jason Bartkowiak and Jessica and Brandon Bartkowiak and Leeanna; daughter, Candace Faber and husband Bobby; grandchildren, Logan Faber and Alison Faber. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
