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Janda, PFC Vit Blaise (1928-2018)
Janda, Vit
Obituary
2018
Vit Janda passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born on February 4, 1928 in Hostyn, Texas, to C.M. Janda and Bessie Kallus Janda, Vit was the youngest son in a family of 11 children. He attended Catholic elementary school and LaGrange High School where he was the valedictorian of his class. He graduated from Texas A&M University and then served in the U.S. Army. Vit married the love of his life, Gertie Horak, on July 9, 1952 in Weimar, Texas. They made their home in Bellville, Texas beginning in 1954.
Following several managerial positions, Vit became a Certified Life Underwriter (CLU), and served as the Austin County Farm Bureau agency manager until his retirement. As a long-time member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, he sang in the choir for 64 years and served on the building and advisory committees, and was most proud of the building projects that took place during his tenure. As an active member of the Bellville Lions Club, he served as treasurer, and took great pride in the renovation of Concordia Hall, among other community projects of the Club. He was a long-standing member of the board of directors of First National Bank of Bellville, and most recently served as a director emeritus. Vit was a man of honor and integrity, and was blessed with a strong work ethic and firm faith in God, which he instilled in his children. His greatest pride was his wife, Gertie, and his family, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as Papa. He and Gertie embraced their grandchildren with love, and attended their events and activities whenever possible. He is survived by his devoted wife, Gertie Janda; son, Mark Janda and wife, Shirin; daughter, Patti Schmidt; son, Ken Janda and wife, Tracy; daughter, Susie Marek and husband, Barnell; son, J.D. Janda and wife, Nancy; and daughter, Angela Langan and husband, Larry. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Regan Schmidt; his infant great-grandson, Hudson Marek; his parents, C.M. Janda and Bessie Janda; and four brothers; and four sisters. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Bellville or to the Bellville Lions Club. Arrangements by Knesek Funeral Chapel, Bellville, Texas. www.knesekfuneralhome.com |
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