Charlie J. Matocha

The last waltz has been danced, the shuffling of dominoes has stilled and the polka music has faded. What remains is the love and laughter of Charlie Matocha's family and friends. A funeral mass for Charlie Matocha, 82, of Rosenberg, will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg with Rev. Bill Bartniski officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Charlie was born September 22, 1930 in Cistern, Texas to Joe and Genevieve Matocha. On February 2, 1953 Charlie married the love of his life, Ila Luedke of New Ulm, Texas. He was preceded in death by wife Ila, his parents, Joe and Genevieve Matocha, stepmother Frances Matocha, sisters: Lena Bacak, Mary Trlicek, and Wilma Stryk; brothers: Beno Matocha and J.C. Matocha and son-in-law: Rod Vyvial. He is survived by children: Charlene Vyvial, David Matocha, Karen Sepeda and husband Louis, and Annette Swallers and husband Keith. Grandchildren: Tyson Vyvial and wife Amy, Amber Weaver and husband Lane, Kathi Matocha, Carissa, Kristin and Kimber Sepeda, Shanda, Scooter and Alaina Swallers. Great grandchildren: Bryson and Rylee Vyvial and Tyler and Lucas Weaver. Sister: Annie Tupa; Brothers: Franklin Matocha and Teddy Matocha and wife Evelyn; Sisters-in-law: Agnes Matocha and Vernice Luedke; Brother-in-law: Delbert Luedke and wife Dolores; good buddy Earl Bennett and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. From Cistern, Charlie moved to Flatonia then to Victoria and later settled in Rosenberg. He served in the National Guard, was a long time member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a life member in the Texas Ten Pin Bowling League, and served as president of the Rose-Rich Men's Bowling Association. He played softball for many years and also umpired teen & men's baseball. He was a member of award winning cook-off teams for many years. During his life Charlie was an avid deer hunter, a master plumber, journeyman electrician, owner & operator of a local night club, The Jungle Gardens, owner of Poor Boy Roofing Company and electrician for LCISD. After retirement, he could be found playing dominoes, working in his garden, listening to Polka music, splitting wood for the Holy Rosary Church Bazaar or mowing the church property. He always had a smile and a wave for those who passed by. Charlie was known for his deep faith, love of family, strong work ethic and for his love of joking around. He will be missed by all whose lives were touched by him. Please tell a joke or make someone laugh in tribute to Charlie and a life well lived! Memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Building Our Future fund.

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Charlie J. Matocha

September 22, 1930 - May 18, 2013