WILFRED LEE MACHINSKY
Wilfred Lee Machinsky, 89, of New Ulm, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.
Wilfred was born in New Bremen, Texas, on Aug. 17, 1933. He was the son of the late Angeline (Moeller) and Albert Machinsky.
At 19, Wilfred married the love of his life, Mary Julie Kaspar, on Aug. 25, 1953, in Fayetteville, Texas. They celebrated 60 years of marriage. Together, they raised four children: a daughter, Delores, and three sons — Robert, Daniel and Edward.
Wilfred spent his working life as a dozer operator at the gravel pit, retiring in 1995. When he wasn’t working, Mary and Wilfred loved to polka dance and garden. Together they planted a large garden and sold vegetables.
They were inseparable and did everything together. Wilfred loved tending the cows as well as hunting and fishing. In their later years, nothing pleased them more than a visit from the children and the grandchildren. Family was important.
Survivors include his daughter, Delores Menis and husband, Louis, of Columbus, Texas; sons: Robert Machinsky of
Brenham, Texas; Daniel Machinsky and wife, Jeanette, of New Ulm; and Edward Machinsky and wife, Dyanna, of Industry, Texas; sister, Virginia Reising of Hillcrest, Texas; brother, Edgar Machinsky and wife, Sandra, of Ellinger, Texas; grandchildren: Cheri Tello and husband, Frank; Christi Rosario and husband, Erickson; Bridget Garner and husband, Mike; Tiffany Orsak and special friend, Ryan Johnston; Traci Houston and husband, Scott; Dustin Machinsky and wife, Jamie; Brittany Machinsky and special friend, Hunter Seeker; Brianna Supak and husband, Doug; Bryson Machinsky and wife, Ashleigh; 19 great-grandchildren: Caleb, Cody, Chloe and Cayden Tello; Tristan Espitia; Elijah Horndt; Dezaray and Derius Rosario; Bryce and Bryan Garner; Wyatt, Lanie and Kynlee Orsak; Lily and Thomas Houston; Quinn Machinsky; Parker and Maverick Supak; Brylynn Seeker; and great-great-grandchild Jack Rain Fox; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife and brother-in-law, Norbert Reising.
Services were held Monday, Nov. 28, at Conception Catholic Church of Industry, 15994 Texas 159 in Industry.
Visitation was 9:3010:30 a.m., followed by the reciting of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m.
Burial followed at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice of Industry, 226 S. Live Oak St., Bellville, TX, 77418; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Industry, P.O. Box 808, Bellville, TX, 77418; or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Koenig- Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange, Texas.
Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals. com.