He was born July 22, 1926 in Sweet Home, Tx to Adolph Nick Pekar and Carrie Roller Pekar.
He married Lillian Hranitzky November 15 1947. Soon after marriage they moved to Del Rio, followed by Houston where he lived for most of his adult life. Daniel spent his remaining time in Mansfield, Tx.
He was member of Saint Jude Catholic Church, Heart of the Nation, S.P.J.S.T and a proud WW2 Navy veteran. He retired as a manger for an electronics company “Automatic Power” a division of Total SA. Daniel was previously employed by Westinghouse and Tribble Advertising Company. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Lillian Hranitzky Pekar of 74 years; son, Gary Pekar and wife Terri; grandchildren: Jared and Lauren Pekar, Shawna Thomas and husband Rob; Gregg Pekar and wife Rebecca; great grandchildren Lauren, Madison, and Aaron Thomas, Paige and Avery Pekar; sisters Carrie Kacir and husband Herbert, Lillian Pullin; In-laws Melba and Joy Pekar along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Warren Pekar, brothers Ed, August, Joe and wife Genevieve, Marvin and wife Betty, sister Margaret and husband Marvin Kunetka, and nephew Leon Kunetka.
A rosary for Daniel will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6:30 PM, at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76016. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 10:00 AM at Shiner Catholic Cemetery, 154 CR 348, Shiner, TX 77984.
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