Jerry Bedrick Sumbera

Jerry Bedrick Sumbera, 74, of Arlington, was called home to be with our heavenly father on February 14, 2018. He was born in Seymour, TX. To Jerome J. and Rosielee Sumbera on April 15, 1943. Vigil Service, Rosary, & Visitation: Tuesday, February 20 6pm-8pm Wade's Funeral Home 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy Arlington, TX. 76013 Funeral Mass Wednesday, February 21 at 11:00am Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 2100 N Davis Dr. Arlington, TX. 76012 Lunch will be provided by the Knights of Columbus #6269 following the Funeral Mass Knights of Columbus Hall 2625 S. Cooper St. Arlington, TX. 76015 Burial will be held at a later date at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Scotland, TX. Jerry and his loving and devoted wife, Dolores Schlabs Sumbera of 48 years, were married on June 28, 1969 in Scotland, TX. Jerry Sumbera was a Lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th degree member and Past Grand Knight of Council 6269, of Arlington, TX. He also served as the State Squires Chairman of the Knights of Columbus and State Chili Cook-Off Chairman. Jerry was privileged to be the Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 615 for a few years. He served his country in the Army Reserves for six years. Jerry worked at Vought Aeronautics as a Scheduling Manager for many years and was the Scheduling and Receiving Manager at Doskocil Manufacturing Company. He also worked for Mosaic Inc., (an IBM partner), and retired from Southern Union Gas Company. Jerry and Dolores chaired the Kountry Karnival at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church one year and always had a great time helping out at all the “Karnival” events. They became members of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in 1978 in North Arlington when it formed, and he was a Eucharistic Minister in his earlier years. He devoted his life to his family, faith, career, and friends. Jerry's big-heartedness always put others first, was full of stories and jokes, always the life of the party, and never once met a stranger. He always said, “turn that negative into a positive!” He graduated from St. Anthony's Seminary in San Antonio, attended St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, and University of North Texas in Denton. He was a versatile athlete in many sports, but truly enjoyed the game of basketball. Jerry was passionate about fishing, hunting, weekend gatherings at Sumbera's Cove (AKA “The Lake House”), fish fries, Knights of Columbus Bowling League, Knights of Columbus Softball League, where he was Coach for the K of C men's softball tournaments in Austin, and, of course, his Czech Heritage and Czech Music. Survivors include: his wife, Dolores, son, Kevin Sumbera, daughter Kerri Burgess and her husband Chris Burgess. Beloved sister, Rose Lee Kajs. He is also survived by his Grandchildren: Jordan, Vanissa, Holden, Bailey, Blake and Great Grandchild, Blayden, and sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents: Jerome and Rosielee Sumbera, and brothers, Eugene Sumbera and JR Sumbera. Jerry, Honey, Dad, brother, Papa, Uncle Jerry, cousin, Brother Knight – thank you for loving us so much. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Association or Scotland, TX Volunteer Fire Department. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233