Frank “Tex” Jedlicka

Frank Martin “Tex” Jedlicka was born the son of Charlie Jedlicka and Setma (Wendel) Jedlicka on May 20, 1924, in Llano, Texas, and departed this life March 22, 2014, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.

He was united in marriage on March 13, 1964 in Tijuana, Mexico, to Betty Frances Sloan.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Betty Jedlicka of Koshkonong, Missouri; two sons, Michael Wayne Jedlicka of Koshkonong, and Martin Dale Jedlicka and wife, Tonya of Koshkonong; one daughter, Melody Faye Simpson and husband, Robert of Koshkonong; two granddaughters, Teanna Simpson and Caitlin Jedlicka; one grandson, Cody Jedlicka; extended family, Kelly Phenix, and wife, Tonya, along with their children, Hunter and Kinsey of Madisonville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dane Mark Jedlicka; one brother, Waldemar John Jedlicka; and one sister, Minnie Mae Dildine.

Frank was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during World War II. He was a squad leader in the North Appenines and Po Valley campaigns and was awarded the EAME Ribbon with two bronze Service Stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon, and the Bronze Star Medal.

Tex was a well-known Registered Charolais Cattle Rancher. He spent a lifetime striving to improve the genetics of his cattle herd. He was instrumental in the family business of showing and exhibiting cattle. Through the years, he and his family have won numerous awards in livestock shows and expos. He enjoyed working his cattle and spending time with his family. His favorite past-time was bragging on his grandchildren.

He was a member of D.A.V. chapter 43 in West Plains.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed.

Graveside services for Mr. Jedlicka will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Redburn Cemetery in Rover, Missouri with Brother Chuck Allen officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri on Monday, March 24^th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

Burial and Military Funeral Honors will be in the Redburn Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Missouri Junior Charolais Association, or Disabled American Veterans, West Plains chapter #43 and may be left at the Funeral Home in Thayer.