Milton Emil Chaloupka

 MILTON EMIL CHALOUPKA, 88, went to join his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born February 20, 1929, in Welcome, Texas, the son of Vincent and Emma (Schaefer) Chaloupka. At the age of 3 months, Milton was baptized by Reverend Antonin Motycka at the Nelsonville Brethren Church and at the age 14; he was confirmed and became a member of the Welcome Lutheran Church. Milton was a man of faith all his life. He was a member of the Industry Brethren Church and recently became a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Industry.  Milton played a part in the church from a very young age.  In his hometown of Welcome, Milton attended Lebanon School. He was a farmer and rancher by trade, and enjoyed tending to his cattle.  Milton was united in marriage to Veronica Borski on November 14, 1980, at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Houston. He and Veronica made their home in Industry for 36 years, until she preceded him in death December 28, 2016.  Milton was a member of the Industry Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his nephew; Billie W. Sisa, and his wife, Sandy, of Nelsonville, his great niece; Carrie Kollman, of Nelsonville, and other family and friends. Milton is preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Chaloupka, his parents, Vincent and Emma Chaloupka, his brother, Alvin Chaloupka and his wife, Adela, his sister, Ottilie Sisa and her husband, Joseph. Pallbearers were Russell Wait, Herbert Schramm, Jr., Alvin Schultz, Jr., Wm. Justin Huebner, and Troy Heinsohn. Honorary Pallbearers were Bill Peschel, Bennie Haverlah, and Austin County Precinct 2 employees. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, P.O. Box 808, Bellville, Texas 77418.