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Roll Call Tribute
R. "Rudy" Minarcik Jr. '51 May 25, 2012 9:22 AM
Published in Houston Chronicle on May 25, 2012
RM Minarcik
RM "Rudy" Minarcik Jr., left this world on May 22nd, before we were ready to let him go at a very young 84 years. Rudy was born in Fayetteville, Texas to Rudolph and Clara on September 15, 1927. He has been a resident of Houston for the majority of his life.
Rudy was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie class of 1951. After a short stint the army and reserves Rudy was ready to tackle the world. Rudy chose the marketing field as his occupation and held a variety of positions in marketing and sales, both "hoofing the streets" doing cold calls, to senior management. Rudy was always selling something and was known for his persistence and candor. It was said that he could sell snow cones to an Eskimo or socks to a man with no feet. Rudy was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, a founding member, Men's Club of St. Augustine, Lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, SPJST member, RVOS Catholic Life and of course a member of the Texas A&M Former Students and 12th Man Foundation.
Life was not all work and no play as Rudy met the love of his life in Rose Marie Blaha and they married October 2, 1952. This partnership produced 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Those left behind to cherish his memory and love, are Rose Marie, his partner and best friend for the past 60 years, Rhonda (Bill) Edwards, their children, Angie (Aaron) Baldwin (Will and Emory), Jon (Kim) Edwards, Melanie (Dan) Fletcher, and Lindsey Edwards, Renee Oppegard (Gary deceased), their children, Erik, Amber (Craig) Boutwell (Garrett) Aubrey Oppegard, Ross (Teri), their children, Lauren (Chris) Shrum (Henry), Jeremiah (Lindsey) Minarcik (Wyatt), Courtney Minarcik, Alison Minarcik, Russell (Cindy), their children, Jennifer (David) Juel, Justin Minarcik (& Logan), Roslyn (Duke) LeRibeus, their children, Lance, Jackson and Lacy Lereibus. Rudy also leaves a sister Maxine (Alex) Wrobleski, several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to count. A handshake with Rudy and you were a friend for life.
We will all miss and cherish that booming voice when he would introduce himself, "RUDY", "MINARCIK", Aggie class of 51, his smile, his hugs, his encouragement to be the best and of course his proud Czech heritage and his Aggie spirit. His spirit and love will live on as well as his burning desire to BTHOTU. Whoop!
Viewing is @ 5:00 pm following with a rosary Friday night 7:00pm, May 25th @ St. Augustine Catholic Church. Rite of funeral Mass will be held on Saturday the 26th 10:30 am @ St. Augustine Catholic Church, 5500 Laurel Creek Way, Houston, 77017.
RM Minarcik
RM "Rudy" Minarcik Jr., left this world on May 22nd, before we were ready to let him go at a very young 84 years. Rudy was born in Fayetteville, Texas to Rudolph and Clara on September 15, 1927. He has been a resident of Houston for the majority of his life.
Rudy was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie class of 1951. After a short stint the army and reserves Rudy was ready to tackle the world. Rudy chose the marketing field as his occupation and held a variety of positions in marketing and sales, both "hoofing the streets" doing cold calls, to senior management. Rudy was always selling something and was known for his persistence and candor. It was said that he could sell snow cones to an Eskimo or socks to a man with no feet. Rudy was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, a founding member, Men's Club of St. Augustine, Lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, SPJST member, RVOS Catholic Life and of course a member of the Texas A&M Former Students and 12th Man Foundation.
Life was not all work and no play as Rudy met the love of his life in Rose Marie Blaha and they married October 2, 1952. This partnership produced 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Those left behind to cherish his memory and love, are Rose Marie, his partner and best friend for the past 60 years, Rhonda (Bill) Edwards, their children, Angie (Aaron) Baldwin (Will and Emory), Jon (Kim) Edwards, Melanie (Dan) Fletcher, and Lindsey Edwards, Renee Oppegard (Gary deceased), their children, Erik, Amber (Craig) Boutwell (Garrett) Aubrey Oppegard, Ross (Teri), their children, Lauren (Chris) Shrum (Henry), Jeremiah (Lindsey) Minarcik (Wyatt), Courtney Minarcik, Alison Minarcik, Russell (Cindy), their children, Jennifer (David) Juel, Justin Minarcik (& Logan), Roslyn (Duke) LeRibeus, their children, Lance, Jackson and Lacy Lereibus. Rudy also leaves a sister Maxine (Alex) Wrobleski, several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to count. A handshake with Rudy and you were a friend for life.
We will all miss and cherish that booming voice when he would introduce himself, "RUDY", "MINARCIK", Aggie class of 51, his smile, his hugs, his encouragement to be the best and of course his proud Czech heritage and his Aggie spirit. His spirit and love will live on as well as his burning desire to BTHOTU. Whoop!
Viewing is @ 5:00 pm following with a rosary Friday night 7:00pm, May 25th @ St. Augustine Catholic Church. Rite of funeral Mass will be held on Saturday the 26th 10:30 am @ St. Augustine Catholic Church, 5500 Laurel Creek Way, Houston, 77017.
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