Timothy W. Kostelnik, 30, of Hallettsville, died Dec. 12, 2008. He was born on May 17, 1978 to Thomas & Kathy Jansky Kostelnik in Hallettsville. . He grew up in Hallettsville along with many of his family and friends. He was a member of K.J.Z.T. and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

During his high school years, Tim worked at Sweet Home Sand and Gravel as a truck driver. On August 9, 1996 he met Jennifer Wagner of Moulton at a Hallettsville dance. They never parted from that day on. They went to college together at Texas A&M University in College Station. In May of 2003 Tim graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Development. During that time, Tim worked at Tarlton Supply Company in Brenham as a CNC programmer and machinist. The following June Tim and Jennifer were married and continued their life together. After living for a while in the Brenham area, Tim and Jennifer decided to move back home to begin and raise their family. They bought a beautiful piece of property and made their home in the Vsetin area outside of Hallettsville. In February of 2005, Tim began working for Boedeker Plastics as a machinist. On May 9, 2005 their first daughter, Kathryn Renee was born. Two years later on August 14, 2007 they had a second daughter, Karley Elizabeth. They lived each day in happiness, so proud of their beautiful family. Tim continued his job at Boedeker's; he loved the friends he found there.

Tim loved hunting and fishing with his father, grandfathers, uncles, his best friend and loyal fishing partner, Keith Orsak, and countless other friends. Fishing trips were a serious occasion for Tim. On the river, setting out lines, he meant business. After the work on the river was done, then it was time to relax and enjoy his time with his friends. It didn't matter how much fun was had at the camp the night before, he was up before 7 a.m. to check those lines. He couldn't wait to come home to show everyone his big catch. Hunting was no different. He enjoyed his time with his numerous friends at the deer lease. He especially held close to his heart his trips to Colorado and New Mexico with his father.

Timothy is survived by: his wife Jennifer; 2 daughters, Kathryn and Karley Kostelnik; Parents, Thomas & Kathy Jansky Kostelnik of Yoakum; Parents-in-law, Donald R. & Delora Wagner of Moulton; sister Kristy Ann Gilbert & husband Andrew of Virginia Beach, VA; brother-in-law Jeff Wagner & wife Robin of Houston; nieces, Addison and Kora Gilbert; and countless family and friends.

Timothy was preceded in death by: his grandfather Freddie Jansky, and Aunt Debi Franta.

The family would like to say thank you to everyone who has kept us in their thoughts and prayers.

Service: 2 pm, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation: 1 pm, Sunday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosary: 6 pm, Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers: Keith Orsak, Jeff Miller, Robert Loudon, C.J. Knight, Gary Orsak, Daniel Janak, Cody Courville, and Steve Littleton. Honorary Pallbearers: All cousins and countless friends Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Officiates: Rev. Charles Sonnier and Rev. John Peters.