George J. Veselka

George J. Veselka was born July 25, 1924 in Fayetteville, TX and passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Sunday, August 9, 2015 in his home surrounded by family. Dad proudly served his country flying 35 missions as a Ball Turret Gunner in a B-24 “Liberator” Bomber during W.W.II. After his service, Dad attended the University of Houston receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.

Dad spent many years as an accountant in the oil and gas industry retiring in 1986 from Ada Oil Co.. His next career was made up of fishing, gardening, ranching, and looking for an excuse to “head east” to any of the Louisiana casinos up to the time of his death. He also loved visits from his grandchildren and later, great grandchildren. His name spans four generations with his son, grandson, and great grandson proudly carrying his name.

Dad and Mom were married January 24, 1953 in All Saints Catholic Church in Houston, TX. This union produced six children - three sons and three daughters - all of whom Dad was very proud.

Dad was preceded in death by his youngest son, Gary; brother, Emil; sisters, Mary, Mildred, Cornelia, and Jenny. He’s survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Catherine Sue Veselka; daughters, Monica and husband Lee Rothfeld, Vicky and husband Robert Deem, Cecelia and husband Joe Holzer; sons, Greg Veselka and George Jr. and wife Julie; grandchildren, George III and wife Julie, Kellie and husband Marshall Odom III, Trey, Danielle, and Jason Rothfeld, Robby and Amanda Deem; great-grandchildren, George IV and Audrey Veselka, Marshall IV, Kaylee and Kyle Odom, Savannah Ferrell, and “Mom’s dog” Honey.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to Basilian Fathers Retirement Fund 95 St. Joseph St. Toronto, ON. M5S 2R9. The family would also like to thank the nurses of Vitas Healthcare for caring for our Dad in such a compassionate manner.

Visitation will be held from 5-8pm, with a rosary beginning at 7pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Pat H. Foley & Company. Mass will be held at 10am, Thursday, August 13, 2015, at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St., Houston, 77009. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston, Texas