ALBERT ANDREW ‘DUTCH’ STRZELCZYK, SR, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at his home in St. Hedwig, Texas. Dutch was born February 1, 1932, in St. Hedwig, to Julius and Margaret (Kalka) Strzelczyk. He married Lorraine ‘Dutch’ Adams in 1954. Dutch was very committed to the community of St. Hedwig. He became the first Fire Chief of the St. Hedwig VFD and served as such for 25 years. He also was elected as St. Hedwig’s first Mayor, serving 10 consecutive terms, all the while running the St. Hedwig Club. He enjoyed playing dominoes and shooting pool at the club. Dutch was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Frank and Pete; and his sisters Irene Woitena, and Florence Strzelczyk. Dutch is survived by his wife Lorraine; sister Margaret ‘Jimmy’ Haecker; sons Albert Jr, Lawrence, Kelvin (Ofelia), Arthur (Laura); daughters Pamela, Robin, Kathleen (Sean) Plate, Annette (Julio) Alonzo; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with Rosary at 7:00pm, at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Hedwig, Texas. FUNERAL MASS Monday, November 28, 2016 10:00am Annunciation of the BVM Catholic Church Entombment into Annunciation of the BVM Catholic Cemetery will follow. Father Bill Zadora will be officiant of the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Hedwig VFD or the American Legion Post #539. You are welcome to leave messages of condolence at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Care and services provided by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, (830) 779-1090.