Louise Marie (Konieczny) Bolcerek

Louise (Konieczny) Bolcerek, 78, of Brenham and the wife of Albin Bolcerek passed away April 12, 2024 with family by her side.

Louise was born October 8, 1945 in the Wesley community to Stanley and Helen (Bilski) Konieczny, the youngest of seven children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she attended each Sunday and remained a lifelong member.

On April 18, 1964, Louise married the love of her life, Albin Bolcerek at St. Mary’s Catholic Church by Msgr. Charles Weisnerowski. The couple worked the farm, growing corn and cotton and raising cattle. When her children started school, she began work at Brenham ISD in the Child Nutrition Department and from where she retired after 40 years.

She was a member of Parish Council of Catholic Women and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was involved in the weekly adoration hour, reciting the rosary on Fridays at noon.

Her pride and joy was family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were very special to her. She attended all activities and sporting events that they were involved in. She enjoyed cooking and served a warm meal every evening. She kept an immaculate home and yard and created embroidered squares to give others to make quilts. Louise always had a giving heart, helping others as needed.

Louise is preceded in death by parents; parents-in-law Louis and Frances Bolcerek; brothers and sister-in-law Edward and Dorothy Konieczny, John Konieczny, Frank Konieczny, Charles Konieczny; brothers-in-law Albert Rybarski and Marion Rybarski; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Max and Marth Baranowski, John and Regina Antkowiak, Julian Bolcerek, Bruno Bolcerek, Charles Bolcerek and numerous nieces and nephews.

Louise is survived by her husband; sons Tommy Bolcerek, Craig and wife Lisa Bolcerek; grandchildren Chance and wife Tayler Bolcerek, Chad and wife Whitney Bolcerek, Wyatt Bolcerek and Lainie Bolcerek; great-grandchildren Harper and Rheagan Bolcerek; sisters Annie Rybarski and Genevieve Rybarski; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Florian Bolcerek, Ben and Margie Bolcerek; sister-in-law Bonnie Bolcerek and numerous nieces and nephews; and special family friend Dr. Neil Hooper.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16th from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 17th at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham with Father Jay Polishetty officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: grandsons, Chance, Chad, Wyatt Bolcerek; granddaughter Lainie Bolcerek; Dr. Neil Hooper, Randy Kapchinski, Henry Jankowiak, Ross Schroeder.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Brenham Bosom Buddies.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Share condolences at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com.