It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emil Joseph Socha Jr. (Columbus, Texas), born in Taiton, Texas, who passed away on June 10, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emil Joseph Socha Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Emil, Sr. Socha and Leona Socha (Bubela); his sisters, JoAnn Ballard and Carol; his siblings-in-law, Dave Brown, Gracy Kulhanek and Charlie Zettel; his nephews, Tim and Gabriel Kana; and his great grandchild Ellie Jo Meyer (Little EJ).

He is survived by : his wife Margie Kulhanek (Peter); his sister Joyce Zbranek (Clarence); his siblings-in-law, Gene Kulhanek, Delbert Kulhanek (Laura) and Darlene Zettel; his grandchildren, Amanda Bruner, Zachary Holder (Kaitlyn), Ashley Holder, Justin Meyer (Sumer), Jared Meyer (Haley), Molly Michalsky and Jacob Meyer; and his great grandchildren, Costas, Alden, Lily Raney, Adalyn, Brooks Holder and Quinn Meyer. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, E.J.'s family would greatly appreciate donations to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1031 Church Lane, New Ulm, TX 78950.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henneke Funeral Home