Jerry Daniel Cepak, 75, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Ennis, Texas.

Jerry was born on August 10, 1951, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Rudolf and Lillian Margarett (Petter) Cepak. He grew up in Ennis, Texas and graduated from Ennis High School in 1969 he went on to attend Navarro College and Eastfield College. On September 23, 2006, he married Sherry Smith and they made their home in Ennis. Jerry served his county proudly in the United States Navy for over seven years as a welder working on submarines.

Jerry was a welder for Ennis Steel and was a carpenter for many years and retired in 2025. Jerry was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT, and American Legion. Jerry enjoyed motorcycles, he was a musician, enjoyed sports, he was a very funny person and enjoyed story telling.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sherry S. Cepak; sons: Josh Cepak, Josef Cepak and wife, Tracy, Kerry McCrady Holifield, Korey McCrady and Kolby McCrady; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers: Frankie Cepak, Harry Cepak, Danny Cepak and Rick Cepak; sisters Lillian Divin and Helen Rey; former wife, Ruthie Mensik and a host of extended family and friends.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings: Mary Ann Roznovsky, Rudy Cepak, Lucy Mikula and Irene Martinek.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with no rosary.

Liturgy outside of Mass will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Burial will follow at the DFW National Cemetery at a later date.