Bill Sitka

A funeral mass for William Joseph "Bill" Sitka, 78, of Sugar Land, will be held at 10:00 a. m., Monday, October 8, 2012 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p. m. that afternoon in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery in Dubina, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m., with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p. m., Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Bill was born February 28, 1934 in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, to Joe F. Sitka and Emma Kocian Sitka. He passed away October 3, 2012 in Houston. He served our country proudly in the U. S. Army. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land and it was there that he was involved with the Knights of Columbus Council #4204 and the Sugar Canes. He was also a member of the Fort Bend Czech Heritage Society, The Polka Lovers Klub of America, the Harris County Czech Singers and Honor Guard for the American Legion. He spent his entire career with Pipefitters Local Union 211. Bill enjoyed life and everything it had to offer. First and foremost for him was his family, faith, friends and his farms. Bill loved the family gatherings which usually included many games of dominoes. He also loved attending his grandchildren's activities, polka dances and church bazaars. In his younger days he could be found coaching his son's teams, deer hunting or playing softball. Bill was very active and always willing to help out family and friends. "Dad, Grandpa, PoPo" touched many and will be greatly missed. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Emma Sitka; an infant sister; and sisters, Dorothy Holcombe and Virginia Fellers. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janie Sitka; children, Belinda Patton and husband, Mitch, of Alvin, Mark Sitka and wife, Marilyn "Toodie", of Richmond, Brian Sitka and wife, Bridget, of Boerne, Chris Sitka and wife, Wendy, of Richmond, and Billy J. Sitka, Jr., and wife, Erica, of Richmond; sisters, Helen Schoener and Tonie Brooks; brother, Julius Sitka; grandchildren, Kelly Lee, Luke Sitka, Blake Sitka, Reed Patton, Christine Sitka, Courtney Sitka, Cole Sitka, Cade Sitka, Erin Stockwell and Ava Sitka; great grandson, Boston Lee; along with other relatives and many friends. For those wishing, donations may be made in memory of Bill to Sacred Heart Catholic Church School in Hallettsville, The Polka Lovers Klub of America or to the charity of choice. Pallbearers will include Luke Sitka, Blake Sitka, Reed Patton, Howard Brooks, Matthew Schoener, Harvey Schoener, Bubba Worthington and Shane Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will include Cole Sitka and Cade Sitka.

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Bill Sitka

February 28, 1934 - October 3, 2012