Marian Oleksak

Marian Aline (nee Mallett) Oleksak, age 87 passed peacefully on January 6, 2022 in Cleburne, Texas.  Beloved wife of 64 years of the late Walter Carl Oleksak.  Loving mother of three sons, Michael C. (Nell Rapport) of University Heights, OH; Carl M. (Shirley) of Burleson, TX; and Joseph C. (Maria) of Cleburne, TX.  Loving grandmother of Kyle (Megan) Oleksak of Lakewood, OH; Kellen Oleksak of Culver City, CA; Joseph W. (Jessica) Oleksak of Aubrey, TX; Samantha (Chris) Casazza of Waxahachie, TX; and James Oleksak of Dallas, TX.  Cherished great-grandmother of four: Iris, Olivia, Ivey, and Callisto.

Marian was born on April 26, 1934 and grew-up in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.  A loving wife, mother and homemaker who raised her family in Youngstown, Ohio. She devoted her life to her family and friends.  Marian was a remarkable cook who took the time to perfect some of the family favorite dishes especially nut rolls, pierogis and golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls).  She did have one vice, "There is nothing better than a good night of Bingo!"

Arrangements handled by Waco Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 6623 South Interstate 35, Robinson, Texas 76706.  254-662-1051. Interment, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.