Robert "Pete" Odstrcil

Funeral services for Robert “Pete” Odstrcil, 72, Huntington will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Stephen Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Shofner Cemetery.

Mr. Odstrcil was born February 4, 1954 in Houston, Texas to the late Ella Grace (Romund) and Frank Louis Odstrcil, and died Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Odstrcil resided in Huntington most of his life. He retired from Lufkin Industries following 29 years of employment as a welder. He loved westerns, music and working for his family. Mr. Odstrcil was a member of First Ora Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Nita Jo (Nerren) Odstrcil of Huntington; daughter and son-in-law, Lendy and Chris Ward of Lufkin; son, Brent Odstrcil and Meagan Wallace of Lufkin; grandchildren and spouses, Jake and Morgan Ward, Tyler and Avery Brooks, Andrew and Madison Ward, Baylee and Collin Ross, Jorryn Odstrcil, Jessica Odstrcil, and Brenna Odstrcil; great-grandchildren, Warren Brooks and Wren Ward; sisters and brother-in-law, Lou and James Farrell, and Emily McGaughey, all of Huntington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rex and Carol Nerren of Lufkin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Connie Harper, Cathy Hale, and Debbie Miller.

Pallbearers will be Shawn Farrell, Randy Nerren, Sam Farrell, Collin Ross, Stephen Webb, and Kenneth Simmons.

Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Dale Shofner.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning prior to the services.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors