Jerry James Micek, 77, of Hallettsville was called home, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  He was born December 20, 1946 to Alfred and Elizabeth Brosch Micek in Lavaca County. The family moved to Victoria when he younger and he graduated from Victoria High School.  He was a big brother to Bernice Carey and Stephanie Higdon.  He married Lita Mae Schlebach from Six Mile on June 18,1973. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this past June.  He proudly served in the United States Army in Fort Polk, LA and overseas in Germany.  He worked at Killebrew Dodge and retired from Alcoa in Point Comfort after 32 years as millwright mechanic.

Jerry was a practical jokester and loved making someone laugh.  He also loved dancing.  At any BBQ, reunion, or wedding you would find he and Lita Mae on the dance floor, especially during a Polka or Waltz.   He enjoyed playing cards and dominos, watching old westerns and rodeos on TV, and driving the gator around the pasture checking on the cattle with his best friend Taco next to him.   He enjoyed family gatherings, especially the holidays, kids' birthday parties, and reunions.  He immediately welcomed Ashley that created a special bond.  Their "dish it out" sessions made family gatherings entertaining.

A special thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Stevens Nursing & Rehab in Hallettsville and Hospice of South Texas.

Jerry is survived by:  his wife Lita Mae Micek of 50 years; sisters, Bernice Carey of Sheridan and Stephanie Higdon (Robert) of Victoria; son Jeffrey Micek (Mary) of Port Lavaca, Margie Micek of Victoria; grandchildren, Brett Micek (Ashley), Kayla Spence (Travis), Tyler Micek, and Logan Micek all of Victoria; great grandchildren, Daniel Billiot, Raider Stryker, and Maddie Micek; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins; and his best friend Taco.

Jerry is preceded in death by; his parents; parents-in-law John and Olita Lesikar Schlebach, son Kevin Wayne Micek, daughter Crystal LeAnn Micek, brother-in-law John Carey Sr., and nephews Shane Higdon and David Anderle.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Monday, March 11, 2024, at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral in Victoria. Visitation: starting at 4 pm Sunday, at Kubena Funeral Home; with Rosary at 6 pm. Pallbearers: Brett Micek, John Carey Jr.(Little John), Justin Schneider, Charles Koehne, Mike Nerada and David Nerada. Honorary Pallbearers: grandchildren and great grandchildren, Tyler, Logan, Kayla, Ashley, Raider, Danny and Maddie. Officiant: Father Kirby Hlavaty. Memorials: donor's choice. Burial: Resurrection Cemetery in Victoria with full military honors.