David Mark Kolodziej, 56, of Lampasas, died on April 16, 2023 at his home.
Recitation of the rosary was at 6 p.m. April 20 at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas.
Requiem Mass is 11 a.m. April 21 at St Mary Catholic Church in Lampasas. The Rite of Committal will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
David was born in Killeen on Feb. 4, 1967 to Theodore and Betty Anne Kolodziej. He grew up in Lampasas and attended school here, eventually obtaining his GED.
He was a craftsman at jewelry making and worked for Marilen Henry in Lampasas. His main trade was grocery stocking at Albertson’s stores in Austin and Temple, and at Walmart in Marble Falls for many years.
David enjoyed running track in high school. He started fishing at a young age with his father and brothers in Sulphur Creek and Inks Lake and always loved fishing. He felt at home outdoors. He loved spending time with family and friends.
David also loved children and was a kid at heart. His children and nieces were his delight. He developed a hobby of flying toy drones later in life. He also was a faithful Dallas Cowboys fan.
What David loved most was the Lord and his Catholic faith. He devoted much of his time to praying and reading the Bible. He wanted to share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore “Ted” John Kolodziej of Lampasas.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Anne Hood of Lampasas; brothers Michael Kolodziej and wife Cathy of Hamilton, and Martin Kolodziej and wife Brittany of San Antonio; sisters Lisa Marie Carson of Lampasas and Mary Anne Lowe of San Angelo; daughter, Vanessa Norton of Warner, Oklahoma; son, David Michael Kolodziej of Lake Jackson, Texas; grandchildren Colby and Willow of Warner, Oklahoma; nephew Christopher Kolodziej and great-niece Isabella of San Antonio; and nieces Cortney Kelly and Megan Lowe of Dallas, and Quinn Kolodziej of San Antonio.
