Paul Anton Jedlicka

He graduated from Cameron Yoe High School in 1956. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force as an airplane prop mechanic for almost 5 years between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Paul met the love of his life Patricia Rabroker at a dance at the local SPJST. On June 23, 1968, they were married at St Joseph Catholic Church in Cyclone, Texas. They were married for 58 years. They say when it rains on your wedding day, it means prosperity. Well it flooded on their wedding day.

After moving to Bryan, he worked several jobs. He started out as a radio and TV repairman for Sears and Roebuck. He then started his career at the Texas Highway Department as a signal technician/signal shop supervisor, retiring after 28 years. While he was working at the Texas Highway Department, he also had a side job as a small engine repairman for Montgomery Ward. After retiring in 2000, they bought their dream property out of town. He spent many hours enjoying his many hobbies like dancing, listening to his Sunday Czech music, gardening and woodworking, enjoying his time outdoors.

Paul had many hobbies to occupy his free time. He loved to hunt, fish, woodwork, garden beekeep, weld, and mechanic. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers Joe and Johnny, and his sister Emilie Skrhak.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his son Michael and daughter-in-law Jada and his daughter Cheryl Burleson. He is also survived by his four grandchildren and five great grandchildren with the sixth due in November as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on November 10, 2026 at Memorial Funeral Chapel from 5:00 to 6:30 pm with rosary to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on November 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm. His burial will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Justin Burleson, Lane Jedlicka, Dalton Quinn, Peyton Santiago, Ronald Orsag, and Kenneth Pechal.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or Enhabit Hospice