Milton Anton Darilek

1928 - 2012

Milton Anton Darilek obituary, 1928-2012, Hondo, TX

BORN

1928

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Smith Funeral Home

404 West Bobkat Street

Moulton, Texas

Milton Darilek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 13, 2012.

Milton Anton Darilek was born on January 7, 1928, in Moulton, Texas to Herman and Ludmilla Darilek. There he met and married his wife, Ethel Pilat, before making San Antonio his home. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and had a heart as big as Texas. He loved hunting, fishing, and barbequing. His brisket was to die for and loved his beer.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years and his sister Venice Kouba. He is survived by his daughters Donna Shuler and husband Allen of Hondo, Elaine McBrearty and husband Mark of Austin, son Don Darilek and wife Cathy of Abilene, granddaughters Kasey and Shea McBrearty, Chrissie Darilek, Kellie Fischer and husband Brandon, two great-grandchildren Aubrey and Bryson Fischer and brother Rudy Darilek of Houston.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moulton. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton, Texas on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:00 am with Deacon Milburn Kram officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com.
Smith Funeral Home, 404 West Bobkat Drive, Moulton, Texas 77975
361-596-4631

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February 16, 2012

Gayle (Doubrava) Crane

Elaine and Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

February 15, 2012

Elaine,

So sorry to hear about your dad. I always think about my mom telling me he helped us move to Bulverde, the shortstop days when he played for Pearl and with my dad, and Pearl picnics. The cotton tops are thinking of you.
Mike Garrison

February 15, 2012

Judy Browning-Adams

Donna, Elaine and Don and the entire family Michelle and I just can't tell you how sad we are to hear of the loss of Milton. I remember all the good times we had especially when he would play the trombone or what ever it was you could hear him all over the neighborhood. Our thoughs and prayer are with you all.

February 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Cherish the memories that you have. Mike and my dad, Matt will be partners again in Heaven.They worked at Pearl Brewery together.
Gail Friesenhahn

February 15, 2012

Leanne Boldt

Oh sweet, Elaine. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Leanne Boldt

February 14, 2012

Elaine, I am so sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Lissa Henry
Kingsbury, Texas

February 14, 2012

Linda Horton - Gaida

Donna and Elaine...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Keep your memories close and may they give you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 14, 2012

Jeanine Eaves

Used to play darts & shuffleboard with both Mike & Ethel seems like decades ago now. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mike was the first one to dance with me at our wedding, even before my husband! Always the character! Rest well friend...
Bill & Jeanine Eaves

February 14, 2012

Ms. Laine, Love you so much and want you to know you are in my prayers. Pat Maney

February 13, 2012

Joyce Brisco

Dear Elaine,
We are saddened by the loss of your dear father. You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Joyce, Thomas., and Geulien Brisco

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