Raymond James Stefek

Raymond James Stefek was called to be with the Lord on Monday December 9th, 2024. Raymond was 1 of 10 children raised in Granger Texas.  He was one of the most respected and well-known tractor mechanics in the Central Texas area. Raymond was married to the love of his love Helen (Stuchly) Stefek in 1959, and they were married for 60 years.  After they were married, they settled in Taylor, Texas where they raised 6 children. Raymond was a strong and hard-working man. He worked for over 25 years on tractors at Cantrell Oliver in Taylor. He then started and operated his own tractor mechanic business for 20 years.  Raymond enjoyed the outdoors very much such as hunting and fishing. Raymond loved to cook and barbeque. He was best known for his chicken noodle soup, fried chicken, brisket and homemade bread.  He enjoyed making homemade deer sausage, homemade pickles and sauerkraut with his children and grandchildren. Raymond enjoyed gardening and always had a big garden with a variety of vegetables.  His favorite past time was sitting on his patio swing and drinking a cold Old Milwaukee beer.

Raymond was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Helen, his parents Joe J and Mary (Knapek) Stefek, and brothers Joe E. Stefek, Emil Stefek, Bill Stefek, John Stefek, Jim Stefek, Victor Stefek and sisters Mary Strmiska and Lillian Schwertner.  He is survived by his 6 children, Elaine and Alvin Roznovak, Michael and Dawn Stefek, Greg and Tina Stefek, Sandra and Mitchell Caffey, Terry Stefek, Raymond and Jessica Stefek and honorary sons Dwayne and Paula Martin and T.J. Marshall.  He is also survived by his Grandchildren Crystal (Jason) Staniszewski, Jennifer (Colbey) Bullock, Sabrina Stefek, Adam (Marcie) Roznovak, Tyler Stefek (Samantha Lopez), Tahlor Stefek, Madison Stefek, Tommy Hidrogo, Hannah Stefek, Hayden Stefek, Alyssa Stefek.  Great Grandchildren Avery Staniszewski (Colby Langley), Caleb Staniszewski, Landyn Bullock & Grayson Roznovak and Great Great Granddaughter Lyla Kay Langley.  He is survived by his brother George (Dorothy) Stefek.

Pallbearers are Adam Roznovak, Tyler Stefek, Tommy Hidrogo, Hayden Stefek, Caleb Staniszewski and Landyn Bullock.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Providence Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Providence Funeral Home followed by interment at the Taylor City Cemetery.