Daniel Albert Houdek

Daniel Albert Houdek, 81, of Bryan, passed away at his home Friday, May 28, 2010. Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday June 1, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday June 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan with Reverend Monsignor John McCaffrey officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Daniel was born August 17, 1928 in Caldwell, Texas to Albert and Mary Riesner Houdek. He was one of nine children. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950 - 1952 . On June 3, 1953, he married the love of his life, Mildred Sefcik.

In 1953, Dan joined the Bryan Fire Department, and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He retired in 1992 after 39 years of faithful service to the City of Bryan. Dan also worked part-time for many years at the Producers Coop in Bryan. He was a member of the Earl Graham American Legion Post 159, and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Gleissner Council 1834.

Dan was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, and faithfully participated weekly in Perpetual Adoration. He was also a member of the Age Managers Group at the church. His hobbies included traveling, gardening, dancing, and being surrounded by his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Annie Meschewitz; and one brother, Ludwig Houdek.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Mildred; daughter, Jan and husband Jimmy Jones of Bryan; two sons, Steven and wife Michelle of Bryan, and Blaine and wife Debbie of Montgomery, Texas; and grandchildren, James, Tyler, Erik, Caitlyn, and Braden;

three brothers, Ben Houdek, Stanley Houdek, and Andrew Houdek; three sisters, Emilie Sefcik, Hattie Houdek, and Helen Houdek; and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

In lieu of flowers to honor his passing, consider making a donation in his name to St. Joseph's Church or Traditions Hospice.