David Charles Vanicek

March 31, 1947

March 10, 2023

Service for David Charles Vanicek, 75,  of Temple, will be held at 11 a.m. March 17 at Seaton Brethren Church with Pastor. Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial will follow in procession to Seaton Cemetery pavilion.

David Charles Vanicek died on Friday, March 10, 2023 at a local hospital.

Vanicek was born on March 31, 1947 to Mr. Henry Joe and Willie Mae Rose Hutka Vanicek in Temple, Texas. He grew up in the Ratibor community, attended Lost Prairie School and graduated from Rogers High School in 1965. He attended Temple Junior College.

He married Patsy Joyce Stewart on September 10, 1966. Together they started their family with the birth of their daughter, Terri, in 1967. He worked at the Arcadia Theatre while attending TJC. From there, he worked at American Desk where he acquired the drafting skills necessary to develop technical plans for product design and the installation of auditorium seating. He worked in a range of management positions ABC Scientific, Griggs International, Temple Products and Earle Industries where he served as Vice President.  He started Bartlett Auction in 1990 and was a licensed auctioneer, retiring in 2019. He was a past President of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. 

He and his wife were active members of Seaton Brethren Church.

Vanicek is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harold Wayne Vanicek.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patsy (Stewart) Vanicek; one daughter,Terri Vanicek; one brother, Brian Vanicek and wife Joan of Temple, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Visitation will be held on 6-8 p.m. March 16 at Seaton Brethren Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Seaton Brethren Church at 12561 TX-53, Temple, TX 76501.

Arrangements  handled by Young’s Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center, in Temple.