Marvin D. Trojacek, beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away in Waxahachie on December 20, 2020, after a short illness. He was 69 years old.

Marvin was born in Ennis, Texas on August 11, 1951, to Willie L. and Viola (Honza) Trojacek. He grew up in Telico, graduating from Ennis High School in 1969. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary Ann Spaniel, on April 11, 1970, and they made their home in Telico neighboring Marvin's family farm.

Marvin worked for Mobil Oil Corporation later becoming ExxonMobil Corporation for 46 years. He started as an Addressograph Operator in the mailroom the Monday after he graduated from Ennis High School. He received his first promotion one week after starting at Mobil. His tenure involved a variety of accounting and management positions, as well as 11 years of night school to earn his college degree. Marvin proudly graduated from Amber University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration. He retired on January 1, 2015, as the Budget and Control Manager of Aviation Services. He developed lifelong, cherished friendships in his time at Mobil/ExxonMobil.

Marvin was a proud member and servant leader of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church where he served as Bazaar Chairperson with Mary Ann, as well as Food Truck Chairperson with Catholic Charities of Dallas. He also served as the Finance Committee Chairperson. He was a proud member of Christ Renews His Parish and is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1353.

Marvin was a longtime member of the Telico Volunteer Fire Department and served in the capacity of treasurer for many years.

To Marvin, family is everything. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family. Some of his favorite occasions include: Christmas celebrations, Annual Spaniel Annual Memorial Day celebrations, attending events for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, hanging out on the porch, gator rides, birthday celebrations, tending to the farm, listening to polka music, mealtime conversations, large family weddings, and an occasional trip to the casino. Marvin is survived by his wife Mary Ann and their two children, son John Trojacek and his wife Monique of Parkville, Missouri; and Kim Allen and her husband Brad of Ennis, Texas. He is the beloved Papa to five grandchildren: Jaden Trojacek, Tristan Hayes, Avery Allen, Kobe Trojacek, and Chase Allen; and two great-grandchildren Rylan Brown and Jaxon Smith.

Marvin also leaves behind his adored siblings: Evelyn Cepak and Frankie, Dolores Rejcek, Willie Trojacek and Paula, Barbara Ludwig and Chris, Ernest Trojacek and Linda, James Trojacek and Connie, Henry Trojacek and Michelle, as well as sister-in law Kathy Trojacek. He also leaves behind cherished in-laws, including his Mother-In-Law Margaret Spaniel, siblings Kathy Satsky and George, Ramona Jakubik and Ernest, George Spaniel Jr and Maureen, Johnny Spaniel and Judy, Cindy Brazil, Tommy Spaniel and Vickie, Judy Huddle and Jeff, Susan Tekell, Jeannie Spaniel, Karleen Henry and Jon Pat. He also leaves behind numerous treasured nephews and nieces.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Trojacek, his Father-In-Law George Spaniel Sr, Brother-In-Law Mike Tekell, and granddaughter Shealyn Hayes.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 23, 2020 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rosary at 7 p.m.

Mass of the Christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 10 a.m. in St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Marvin's name to the Cemetery Care of St. Joseph's Cemetery c/o St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 401 East Lampasas Street, Ennis Texas 75119.

Pallbearers will be: Tristan Hayes, Kobe Trojacek, Chase Allen, Ronnie Cepak, Seth Trojacek, Craig Trojacek, Joseph Spaniel, and Lonnie Satsky. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Telico Volunteer Fire Department.

Services provided under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

Submitted by family.

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