Gilbert Paul Repka

Gilbert P. Repka, age 82, was born in Houston, TX on Sept. 28, 1931. He passed peacefully on Jan. 10, 2014. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School and U. of H. Gilbert served in the United States Army from 1952 -1954. He worked for PPG industries for 53 years. Gilbert was a Master Mason in Cade Rothwell, Lodge 1151. He loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gilbert enjoyed playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie L. and Bertha T. Renken and wife of 47 years, Diana; brother, Charles "Dolly"Repka and sister, Bonnie Repka-Adams. Gilbert is survived by his daughters; Toni Ciolkosz and husband Dennis of Conroe, TX; Tracy Hubbard and husband Bryce of Shepherd, TX; sons, Gilbert, Jr. and wife Tracey of Kittanning, PA; and, Charlie and wife Debbie of The Woodlands, TX; grandchildren, Jason Ciolkosz, Zachary Ciolkosz Sr. and wife Meleny, Jennifer Eisemann, Lindsay Ciolkosz, Zach Peters, Manny Eisemann, Brandon Peters and wife Kathleen, Hannah Repka and Luke Repka; great grandchildren, Sidney Merrit, Zachary Ciolkosz, Jr. and sister, Charline Graham of Conroe.

His grandsons will carry him to his final resting place: Jason Ciolkosz, Zachary Ciolkosz, Zach Peters, Manny Eisemann, Brandon Peters, Luke Repka and Zachary Ciolkosz Jr.There will be a visitation held on Monday, Jan. 13th from 6 to 8 PM at Forest Park Westheimer funeral home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 14th at 10 AM in the main Chapel of Forest Park Westheimer.