Leo Eugene Opela, 91,of Wied, TX, passed away Aug. 20, 2015. He was born on Jan. 8, 1924 to Frank F. & Sophie Ressler Opela in Lavaca County, TX. He married Marcella Janak on Nov. 9, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a Veteran of WWII as a Tank Commander in Japan, member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He retired from Kaspar Wire Works after 35 years of employment. He was also a member of the KJT and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Leo is survived by: 2 sons, Donald Opela & wife Judith, and Ronald Opela of Wied; sister Edith Pekar of Houston; 3 grandchildren, Amy Orsak & husband Keith, Jill Shimek & husband Rob, and Ryan Opela & fiancé Sara Lynn Grahmann; and 4 great grandchildren, Rynna Orsak, Rylyn Orsak, Ava Shimek, and Lana Opela.

Leo was preceded in death by: his wife Marcella; parents; 2 brothers, Julius & Jaro Opela; and 4 sisters, Frances Janak, Lucy Matusek, Matilda Janak, and Pauline Kutach.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Pallbearers: Jerry Pekar, Jimmie Belicek, Robert Sciba, Kenward Janak, Jeff Matula, and Clayton Janak. Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Henke, Mark Sevcik, Leroy Kubecka, Amy & Keith Orsak, Rylyn & Rynna Orsak, Jill & Rob Shimek, Ava Shimek, Ryan Opela, Sara Lynn Grahmann, and Lana Opela. Visitation: 5 pm, Friday, at Kubena Funeral Home with Rosary starting at7 pm. Officiant: Rev. Gabriel Maison. Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.