Margaret Mary Hermis Majek

Margaret Mary Hermis Majek passed away peacefully due to natural causes on April 2, 2024  in Corpus Christi. 
Born on Sept. 19, 1931, in Moravia,  to Ludwig Hermis and Mary Sassin Hermis, Margaret was a woman of remarkable strength, boundless energy, and unwavering faith.
Raised in the close-knit community of Moravia, Margaret attended local schools and worked on the family farm where she established a foundation of hard work and determination. In her teens, the family moved to Chapman Ranch, where they all worked in the cotton fields.  Her strong work ethic led to a position at the Folger's Coffee plant in Corpus Christi, where she was promoted to line manager, a role she performed with dedication and pride. 
Margaret met the love of her life, Frank Majek at a Polka Dance (of course).  He got her attention by kneeing her in the back of her knees, causing her to fall.  With full-time jobs, the young couple worked side by side to build and pay for their first home before their marriage. This was the first of countless projects that the pair worked on across their 45 years of marriage until Frank's passing in 1996.
A lifelong caregiver, Margaret's nurturing spirit shone brightest within her family. She stepped in to help raise a niece after the untimely death of the niece's mother and guided her two boys through the challenges of sports, scouts, and church activities. Later in life, she extended her care to the elderly, devoting countless hours to those in the twilight of their years. Her grandchildren were the absolute light of her life, and she doted on them with every opportunity, imparting lessons of total love.
Margaret's interests were as varied as they were passionate. In her younger days, she was known as "Maggie Majek" on the softball field. Her dedication to fitness and well-being was a lifelong pursuit. Margaret was a devout member of her church, where she found solace and strength in her faith.  She also held a deep love for Polka music, often swaying to the tunes of the family Leo Majek Orchestra.
Margaret's life was characterized by her love for her family. She was a matriarch in the truest sense, leading by example and leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touched. Her care and love for her sons, grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Frederick Majek; her cherished siblings, Henrietta Hermis Walden, Mary Ann Hermis McClain, and Wilbert Ludwig Hermis; her sister-in-law, Mary Roschetzky, and brothers-in law, Julius, John, Joseph, Leo, and Charlie Majek.  
She is survived by her devoted sister, Virginia Hermis Rebecek (Marcus) and her sisters-in-laws, Daisy Clifton Hermis Blanton (Jerry) and Alean Schanen Majek.  
Margaret's legacy continues through her sons, Randy Gerard Majek (Lynne) and Ronnie Gerard Majek (Pam), as well as her adored grandchildren, Olivia (Fern) Grace Majek, and Meredith Marie Majek, and her nieces and nephews.
Join the family for a prayer of the rosary for her repose at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 11 at St. Philip's Catholic Church, followed by Mass at 10 a.m.