George Joseph Mickalka Obituary (1925

George Joseph Michalka was born September 23, 1925 in Cameron, TX to Mary and Joseph Michalka and went to be with Lord, October 25, 2017. After high school graduation, George enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving from 1943 until honorably discharged in 1946. George met Frieda Yockel and they married on June 27, 1953 in Cleburne, TX; spending 64 years devoted to each other. George and Frieda settled in Midlothian, TX where they raised two children, Georgina and Alan. He was a faithful, longtime member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Waxahachie and also a supporter of Saint Joseph Catholic School. After working with his brother-in-law and mentor, Herman Kuykendall, he was owner of Michalka Concrete Company twenty-five years; his work was well known throughout Ellis County and the Metroplex. George was a loving and generous husband, father and "Papaw". He also enjoyed gardening, reading and watching sports. He was always happy spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Frieda MaeYockel Michalka, children, Georgina (Gina) Marie Bradon and husband Hubert (Brad) and Alan Christopher Michalka, siblings, Albert Michalka and wife, Marguerite and Joseph Michalka and wife, Alyse, grandchildren, Gilliam Claire Braden, Brandi Gail Rawlins and husband, Eli, Lauren Mackenzie Michalka, Mason Emory Michalka, Morgan Christopher Michalka, Great-grandchildren, Miranda Eve Bradon, Rinley Gail Rqwlins and Riverlyn Jo Rawlins. George was welcomed into heaven by his father, Joe, mother, Mary, sisters. Margaret Tipton, Ann Michalka, Therese McAtee, Gertrude Sysak, Veronica Touchstone and brother, Lawrence Michalka