Emil Oleksy, Sr.

1927 ∼ 2015

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Emil Oleksy, Sr., 87, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1927 in Port Arthur to the late Max Oleksy, Sr. and Frances Dudczyk Oleksy.

Emil graduated from Port Acres High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of PFC, during WWII. After the war, Emil graduated from Lamar Tech with an associate’s degree. He worked for Texaco for 34 years as a Field Engineer, and also owned and operated Oleksy Chainsaw Repair. Emil has been a charter member of the Nederland Masonic Lodge #1368 since 1955.

Emil is survived by his sons, Emil Oleksy, Jr. of Nederland, TX, and Matt Oleksy and his wife, Sarah Price Oleksy of Hannibal, MO; grandson, Thomas Emil Oleksy and his wife, Amber; granddaughter, Tamara Gallagher and her husband, Clinton; and great-grandchildren, Thomas Crockett Oleksy and Cutter Edward Gallagher. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Bobbie Sue Oleksy; sisters, Helen Ortego, Josephine Anderson, Rose Barclay, and Bertha Keenum; and brothers, Edward Oleksy and Max Oleksy, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Flowers officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of the family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church of Nederland.

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Ted Housen June 11, 2015

Emil, My condolences to you on the loss of your father. I remember him as a kind man who always spoke nicely to me. And I remember envying his cool Thunderbird! Ted Housen, Estacada, Oregon (you knew me as Teddy)

Rebecca D Knowles May 3, 2015

Dear Emil, Jr. I am so very sorry to have just learned of your father's passing. I remember him poignantly from the memorial gathering we had for my folks, Gwen & Denver. He's with your momma now! He missed her so. I only know of your dad through you. And I mainly know of you through my dad. He really admired you and respected you for the proud manner in which you represented the scouting program. I suspect that your fine traits are a product of your sweet dad. May you find comfort in seeing him in yourself, and in imagining him with his bride! I know the spirit of Denver Knowles is with you now. Helping you in this sad time. Much love, Becky

Scott Bush April 27, 2015

The world has lost one of the finest men I have ever known. I got to know Emil through repairs I needed and he always went the extra mile to make sure my mowers and saws ran great. I enjoyed talking with him and learning a little about what he knew so much about. He was honest, caring and fun to be around. I offer my deepest condolences to the family and I pray that the peace of God will fill that hole. I will miss him... Scott Bush family

Fred Theriot April 24, 2015

To the Oleksy family: We are sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in our prayers. Fred and Jan Theriot

Terry & Shari' Harris April 24, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with our old school friend Emil Jr. ('MO"), and family during this time of sadness and loss.....Terry and Shari' Harris

Delbert Spell April 24, 2015

Tommy and Emil, so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in our prayers. We pray the Holy Spirit will give you the strength and peace to get through this time of loss. Delbert and Sharlyn Spell

Anonymous April 23, 2015

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Melancon'S Funeral Home April 22, 2015

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