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Roman Witek

February 25, 1925 — October 4, 2017

Longtime resident of Cibolo Texas, Roman Witek was called home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2017, at the age of 92. He was born on February 25, 1925 in Duranow, Poland, to Adam and Majanna Witek. In 1943 at the age of 18, Roman was picked up and taken to a concentration camp in where he endured forced labor for two years. In 1945, he proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Polish Guard, until his request to be released in September 1949, so that he could immigrate to the United States. The request was granted to October 1949 and he came to America by boat and landed in New York on Veteran's Day. After a brief stay in New York, he went to Poteet Texas where he lived and worked at a nursery and was sponsored by Walter Lockey. In 1953 he met and married Joann Solarczyk and started a 35 year career working as a moulder at Alamo Iron Works in San Antonio. Roman was one of the founding members of the Polish American Center in San Antonio, where he served as President and also held other positions. He was a longtime member of the Krakowiak Polish Dancers of San Antonio and traveled all over Texas and most notably performing at the Texas Folklife Festival for many years. In his spare time, Roman enjoyed tending to his garden and growing fresh vegetables.

Roman is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joann and his four sons: Richard Witek and wife Carol, of Schertz; Henry Witek and Debbie, of Spring Branch; Mike Witek and Jackie, of Cibolo, and Stanley Witek, of New Braunfels; grandchildren Leanne, Kelly, Adam, Kenny, Anthony, Ashley and Blaine, six great-grandchildren; brother Richard Witek and other extended family members.

A visitation will be held at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Saint Hedwig on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 9:00 AM, with a rosary to be recited at 10:00 AM and a funeral mass to follow at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.

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