Roman Richard Rainosek
Attorney at Law, Roman Richard Rainosek passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at age 87, in his home in Galveston, surrounded by family, after a recent battle with ailments.
He was born on Nov. 11, 1935 in Hallettsville to Roman F. and Eleanora Klekar Rainosek.
He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.
Roman's career started with serving his country in the United States Army and later in the United States Air Force Academy.
He received a degree in Business from the University of Colorado and went on to attend the South Texas College of Law where he earned his Law degree. Attorney Rainosek served the greater Harris/Galveston Counties since 1972 and was always respected and appreciated by his clients over the years. He retired from his law practice at age of 85.
He was a Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo serving on the Corral Club for many years and served as a member of The Krewe of Gambrinus of the Galveston Mardi Gras and was crowned King in 1996.
Roman is survived by his long-life friend, Freddie Torres Jr. and man’s best friend, Rupert. He is also survived by his sisters: Ella Mae Bludau, Jo Ann Orsak, Frances Kanak (Tommy), Louise Keil, Irene Farrington (David), Mary Lee Sitka (Robert), and Nancy Pavlicek; his brothers, Paul Rainosek and Joe Rainosek (Sherry), and many nieces and nephews.
Roman was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanora Klekar Rainosek; his father, Roman F. Rainosek, and step-mother, Josephine Grahmann Rainosek; his sisters, Ann Rice, Georgia Mae Smith; his brothers,William Rainosek and Dennis Rainosek; his brothers-in law, Ervin Bludau, Kenneth Orsak, Joe Smith, and Lannie Keil, and his sister in law, Theresa (Rainosek) Jalufka.
Roman will be remembered for his constant joking, witty personality, and “dry” sense of humor. He could also entertain people for hours with stories about his time in the service and often-repeated jokes. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time at the beach, traveling and visiting casinos. He also had very fond memories of growing up in the community of Mont. The Mont Store had a special meaning in his heart, and he enjoyed socializing there when he would come home and visit his family.
Services were held at St. Patrick’s Church at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11.
Burial took place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were close family.
Memorials may be made in Roman's memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and/or School or a charity of donor's choice.