Albert Charlie Patak, lovingly known as "Pawpaw", peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 96 on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Ennis, Texas with family by his side.

Albert was born November 04, 1928 in Ennis, Texas to Adolph R. and Louise Horak Patak. Albert grew up in Ennis, Texas and attended Pearidge School on Creechville Road  for grades 1-8 and graduated from Ennis High School in 1945. He joined the Army in August of 1946 and served for two terms.

On June 13, 1953, Albert married Helen Lanicek and they began their life in Oak Cliff before buying their first home in Wilmer in 1957. In 1968, Albert and Helen made their final move to their hometown of Ennis, Texas.

Albert had a very strong work ethic. This was reflected in the time that he
worked for Dallas Air Motive, later known as Ryder Aviall, where he worked for 37 years as a machinist, retiring in 1993. After retiring, Albert enjoyed gardening, farming and raising cattle. He was a member of KJT of Ennis, Texas. Albert wanted to be remembered for his strong love of the Lord.

He is survived by children Sharon Kudrna, husband Michael; Sandra Lowe, husband James; Stephanie Nichols, husband Paul; Danny Patak, wife Leslie; Sheila Cox, husband Tim; brothers and sisters: Leo Patak, Elizabeth Dixon, Helen Gajdica and Clara Walters; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Joe (JD) Nichols, wife Carrie and children Adeline and Bowen; Misty Culpepper and daughters Bailey and Lauren; Micah Kudrna and fiancé Beth Clark and her daughters Katherine, Molly, Ellie and Janie; Rachel Kudrna; Dawson Brighton; John Cox, wife Natalie and son Ian; and Sarah Stephens and husband Trevor.

Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Patak, parents, and sisters Victoria Watson, Ruphine Patak and Alice Tacker, brothers Adolph Patak and Alphonse Patak as well as his granddaughter's husband, Kevin Culpepper.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00, with the service to follow at 2:00 at J.E Keever Mortuary Chapel in Ennis. Pastor Darrell Nelson will officiate the service.

Pallbearers will be James Lowe, Joe (JD) Nichols, Micah Kudrna, Dawson Brighton, John Cox and Trevor Stephens. Honorary pallbearer is Kevin Culpepper. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.