Born July 11, 1936, in Granger, Texas, he was the son of Emil Cyril and Martha Vitek Kaderka. He proudly served in the Army and was stationed in Germany before returning to marry the love of his life, Julie Tomasek, on July 19, 1964.

Together, they shared 50 years of marriage until her death in 2015. The couple made their home in Taylor, where Emil worked at Alcoa for 30 years. They had three children: daughters Janet and Joan, and son Tim.

Family memories include camping at Lake Sommerville, playing games and enjoying Emil’s famous barbecue.

After retiring from Alcoa in 1995, Emil spent his time playing dominoes, dancing to polka music and enjoying the company of his family. He and Julie were longtime members of the Czech choir.

He found great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Emil is survived by his children Janet and Bill Whitlock of Orange Beach, Alabama, Joan Kaderka of Georgetown, Texas, and Tim and Kristi Kaderka of San Antonio.

He had six granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Drew Sherrow of Nolensville, Tennessee, Courtney Whitlock of Royal Oak, Michigan, Jordyn Kaderka of Georgetown, Jenna Kaderka of Fort Worth, Texas, and Holly and Hannah Helmke of Georgetown.

In addition, he leaves behind one great-granddaughter, Josie Drew Sherrow of Nolensville.

Survivors include sisters-in-law Betty (Richard) Kaderka and Linda (Darvin) Kaderka, Hubert and Dorothy Tomasek, Darwin and Gladys Tomasek, Larry and Janet Tomasek, Alfred and Patsy Tomasek, Henrietta and Wesley Hajda, and Linda Pekar.

Emil was also loved and will be missed by many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers Richard and Darvin Kaderka; and nephew Bryan Kaderka; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Frank and Julie Tomasek; brotherin law and sister-in-law Frank and Frances Tomasek; brother-in-law Ron Pekar; and nieces Deborah Hajda and Lisa Tomasek; and Steve Helmke (father to Holly and Hannah Helmke).

Visitation was Dec. 27 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, followed by a rosary.

A Celebration of Life Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 100 Brazos St. in Granger.

A burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Granger.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the Garden House Caregivers at True-wood who took amazing care of our dad; also, Valerian Hospice nurses and Mendi Rizo, our Home Instead caregiver.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.