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Teresa Palousek

September 1, 1936 — September 19, 2023

Temple

Teresa Ann Palousek, 87 years old, peacefully passed away September 19, 2023. Teresa was born Sept. 1st, 1936 to Frank and Annie Mikulastik in Seaton, TX. She graduated Temple High School. On Sept. 21st, 1957 she married Emil B. Palousek.

They were members of the Immanual Lutheran Church.

In 1958 they started the Overhead Door business known as Crawford Doors. In 1977 they became incorporated and changed the name to Palousek Overhead Doors as it is known today.

Teresa retired in 2010. Leaving the business in the hands of her son Donny. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and family. Working in her beautiful immaculate kept yard with the help of Brian Winkler. She always looked forward to visits from friends like Monika Haudek whom she thought the world of.

Teresa was thought of highly by everyone she met her entire life. She was kind, generous, and had a heart of gold, always going out of her way to make everyone feel special. Never saying an ill word about anyone or anything. Mom was definitely one of a kind and will be missed immensely.

Survived by: Her sons Steve/Donna of Holland,  Donny/Kenna of Salado, and Ronny Palousek.  One sister Agnes Kohut, 4 precious grandchildren, Paitynn Holley, Katelynn Ann, Steven Ray Jr and Clayton Emil Palousek.

Preceded by: Parents Frank & Annie, brothers Robert & Wiley Mikulastik, and sister Dorothy Coufal.

Visitation is Monday Sept. 25th from 5-7pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

Service will be Tuesday Sept 26th @ 10am at the funeral home followed by a burial at Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

Pallbearers will be Clayton Palousek, Ray Palousek, Brian Winkler, and Robert Honey.

Special Thank You to all my girls at Brookdale and Patty from Hospice you will never know how much I appreciate you for all the compassion and love you gave Teresa and for helping me keep my sanity.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Monday, September 25, 2023

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home

500 W Barton Ave, Temple, TX 76501

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home

500 W Barton Ave, Temple, TX 76501

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