Edward Joe Matejka, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Damon, Texas on October 28, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1937, in Wheelock, Texas, to Joe and Steffie Matejka. He was born into farming and continued the profession for his entire life, tilling the land each season and raising livestock on his farm. In the off season, he also worked as a carpenter and roofer and he could fix just about anything. He was always ready to lift a helping hand.

On June 23, 1967, he married Margaret Jezek, and they welcomed three children, Teresa Lynn Matejka, David Joe Matejka, and Connie Jo Matejka.

Edward loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Many times, he drove the family to Sargent in the early morning hours so he could fish on the beach and he was always ready for deer season to start.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Steffie Matejka; his brothers James Matejka, Ernst Matejka, Robert Matejka; his sister Evelynie Lubowski; father-in-law, Leonard Jezek and mother-in-law, Viola Jezek; and daughter-in-law, Janice Sue Matejka.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; their three children, Teresa Matejka of Pearland, Texas; David Matejka of Needville, Texas; and Connie Matejka of Texas City, Texas; sisters, Elaine Mazac of Damon; Elsie Zikuhr of Damon; brother-in-law, Larry Jezek and his wife Doris; grandchild, Ryan Edward Matejka; two step-grandchildren, Keith Urbanek and Chistine Farquar; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Services for Edward Joe Matejka will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, one hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Damon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 118, Damon, TX 77430.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.