Leonard Frank Zatopek

Leonard F. Zatopek, born November 5, 1923 in Needville, Texas, passed away April 27, 2019, at the age of 95 . Leonard was a loving husband, father, and friend. Most recently he resided at St. Dominic Village in Houston. He was happily married for over 70-years to Martha, who passed away several years earlier. Together, Leonard and Martha shared and enjoyed many activities, including being parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas, and visiting bazaars. He was a charter member of the POLK of A – where he enjoyed polka dancing. Also, he was a life member of American Legion Post 271, life member of Knights of Columbus Council 7445, a life member Monsignor George A Wilhelm Assy # 1094 – Fourth Degree, a long-time member of K J T # 49, VFW Post 3903, member of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge 81 in Needville, and earlier participated in the Holy Name Society. He worked in excess of 40-years for International Harvester Co./Navistar International, retiring as a Fleet Account Executive. Leonard defended our country during World War II, serving in the 83rd infantry division, and was a replacement for the casualties in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany, receiving an honorable discharge in the summer of 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Meyer Zatopek, his parents Joseph and Mary Zatopek, his siblings: one brother and three sisters, parents-in-law, including brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is survived by his children: son, Leonard W. Zatopek; daughter, Kathy and Rudy Sepolio; son, Raymond and Linda Zatopek; son, John and Cheryl Zatopek; son, Paul Zatopek and Colleen McCauley, and son, Patrick and Irene Zatopek. Leonard has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 3, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 507 South 4th Street in Richmond. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

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Leonard Frank Zatopek

November 5, 1923 - April 27, 2019