Leopold Vanek

Leopold "Leo" Joseph Vanek, 80, passed away on Nov. 25, 2013. He was born Oct. 24, 1933 in Ganado to the late Rudolf and Agnes Orsak Vanek. Leo was a gauger.
    He is survived by his wife, Louise Vanek; daughters, Louise (Carl) Smith, Irma (Stephen) Hardin, Virginia (Lewis) Dodson, and Loretta (John) Macha; son, Donnie Vanek; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his loving dog, Tiny.
    He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Martha Mican, Agnes Oehl, Irma Wenglar, and Marcella Skroloanek; and brother, William Vanek.
    Visitation was at 8:30 a.m. with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 10 a.m. on Nov. 29 at Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Ganado, with Rev. Michael Lyons officiating. Burial followed at Assumption Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Gilbert and JD Mican, Chris Roznovsky, Paul Orsak, Randon Ulcak, and Allen Migl. Honorary pallbearers were Delores Tristan, Steve Labay, Emily Sulak, and Lori Karl.
    Services are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S.3rd, Ganado, 361-771-2120.