Jerome John Zapletal

Jerome John Zapletal, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, completed his journey in this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at home in Mineola, Texas. He was born on August 29, 1937, to William Charles Zapletal and Sophie Knesek Zapletal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Two sisters, Joyce and Anitha preceded him in death.
Jerome was a dedicated employee to various companies throughout his life. Even after he finished with a days work, he continued to stay busy at home to beautify his yard. After retirement he started a registered Beefmaster Cattle herd and enjoyed working the land in Hunt County, Texas. In 2014, he began woodworking with a lathe and created art from trees off the land in the Mineola, Texas. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Zapletal of Mineola, Texas, daughter; Marie White and husband Michael, two sons; Tracey Jerome Zapletal and wife Rebecca, Brian Christopher Zapletal, grandsons; Brandt Michael White, Grant Hunter and wife Addie, and Scott Hunter. Graveside service will be on Monday, December, 27, 2021, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Mineola, Texas at 11:00 a.m.