In Memoriam

In Memory of Alice Boudny

Alice Linda Boudny, age 86, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Boudny Family Farm near Coupland, Texas, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on this same farm on November 2, 1934, to A.L. and Mary Monroe Boudny. She attended school in Taylor.

Alice spent most of her life dedicated to caring for her father and mother in their final years. She worked hard on the Alice Boudny farm as well. She was a great baker and made many birthday cakes for her nieces and nephews. Alice loved animals and took care of all manner of farm animals. She cared for the chickens, guinea fowl, cows, and many cats and dogs in her lifetime. She bottle-fed calves and was very protective of her animals. When her caregiver took her on short walks on the porch, she always waved at the cows in the pasture. She was also a birdwatcher and went on birding trips with her sister. Alice was a gentle woman who was loved by all who knew her. She liked watching television and listening to country music.

She spent her final days with her sisters, especially her sister Ruth who put her to bed at night and got her up in the morning. Although she had no children of her own, she loved all her nieces and nephews. She will be missed.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; brother Alfred Boudny; and sisters Patricia Bryan, Dorothy Drozd, Gene Boudny, Irene Turner, and Barbara Boudny.

She is survived by sisters Ruth Boudny and Helen Fremin; numerous nieces and nephews and their children; and many friends.

Memorials may be made to Central Texas Food Bank, 6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, Texas 78744 or any of the local animal shelters. —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple, on behalf of the officers and entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of

WILLIAM E. “BILL” BRODIE, who passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the age of 92 years.

Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 19 at Bellwood Memorial Park with Dr. Tom Robbins officiating.

Mr. Brodie was born in Temple, Bill Brodie Texas. He attended Temple High School and received degrees from Mary Hardin-Baylor and Prairie View A&M. He married Anna Marie Kurtin on July 10, 1954. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Brodie was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Temple; Optimist Club; Boy Scouts of America; Texas State Teacher’s Association; and SPJST Lodge 87, Temple.

Survivors are sons Stephen W. Brodie and wife Robin and John R. Brodie and wife Arlis, all of Houston; and five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to The ARC of Bell County or First United Methodist Church.

May he rest in eternal peace. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Greene Sidney Kacir —SPJST—

In Memory of Joe B. Camp

It was there that he met and married Gay Poitevint. The young couple joined the First Christian Church and remained members throughout theirJoe B. Camp, 96, of Temple, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on November 14, 1924. He grew up in Junction, where he graduated from high school in lives. Children and promotions followed, and in 1965, Joe was transferred to San Marcos to assume a lead position in watershed planning. From San Marcos, the Camps moved to Temple in 1973 where Joe assumed statewide responsibilities. After retiring from work in Temple, 1942. He comJoe’s involvements included church pleted his fresh- activities, NARFE, Freemasonry, Kiman year at Texas wanis, VFW, SPJST, and Wildflower A&M College be- Antique Auto Club. Joe and Gay enfore he was Joe B. Camp joyed trips to Canada, Europe, Hawaii, drafted into the and most states in the United States by Army in June 1943. road and air. Joe was a member of

Joe took basic training at North SPJST Lodge 87, Temple. Camp Hood in Texas, and upon com- Joe was preceded in death by his pletion, the Army placed him in the wife Gay Camp; son Billy Camp; parASTP Engineering Program, sending ents Blalock and Gladys Camp; and him to the University of Oklahoma sister La Dell Burnette. where he completed engineering He is survived by son and daughcoursework. After World War II, he re- ter-in-law Robert and Linda Camp of turned to Texas A&M and graduated Houston; daughter and son-in-law with a BS in agricultural engineering Shirley and Cody Vanderford of Oak in 1948. Point; grandchildren and grandchil-

He went to work for the Soil Con- dren-in-law Noelle and Jake Johnson servation Service of the U.S. Depart- of Alvin, Tara and Spencer Kalliainen ment of Agriculture in Pecos. of Vancouver, Washington, Bijan Following the war years, this region Camp of Houston, and Ryan and was experiencing an agricultural Emily Balliett of Euless; great-grandboom with large acreage being put children James and Arabella Johnson; into irrigated cotton production. Joe’s and multi-generations of nephews, knowledge and training as an agricul- nieces, and cousins. tural engineer was in high demand. —SPJST—

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Resolution of Sympathy

3444 and a 4th degree Knight in Assembly 1138, where he enjoyed organizing the annual altar server’s swim event. Tom loved the Santa Fe Hospital

We, the Resolution Committee of and the railroad itself and always volLodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, unteered at the annual train festivals. express our sincere sympathy to the He was a member of SPJST Lodgefamily of our departed brother, 47, Seaton; Boy Scout Troop 152; Order

THOMAS “TOM” EDGAR of the Arrow; and St. Mary’s SchoolGIBSON, JR., PTC. age 78, who passed away at his home on Tom is survived by wife Margaret ofTuesday, February 9, 2021, after a long 49 years; daughter Laura Christineillness. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. (Arden) Aylor of Alabama; sons ThomasFriday, February 19 at Hewett-Arney Leroy and Daniel William (Lindsay)Funeral Home of Gibson, both of Temple; brother WilTemple with a pri- liam Twitty “Bill” (Rose) Gibson ofvate family rosary Rockport; granddaughters Grace, Madefollowing. Funeral lyn, Mariana, and Emma; and grandsonsmass was at 11 Clayton, Jacob, and Henry.a.m. Saturday, Feb- Memorials may be made to St.ruary 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1018 SouthMary’s Church 7th, Temple, Texas 76504. with burial at Hill- May our departed brother rest increst Cemetery. He was born in Temple, Texas, on August 5, 1942, to Thomas E. and LauTom Gibson, Jr. peace. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch rine “Teen” (Twitty) Gibson, Sr. After Joyce Skrabanek graduating from Temple High School in —SPJST— 1960, Tom worked for the City of Temple before he went to work for the Santa Fe Memorial Hospital in 1968. He worked in the physical therapy department, as an aide, for 34 years, until his early retirement in 2002. Tom loved all of his co-workers, especially Ray Rucker.

While at Santa Fe, he met his lifelong love and nurse-mate, Margaret Lillian “Cookie” Pechal, in January 1971. Being too shy to ask in person for a date, Tom called her at work and set up a time to go to Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown. They were married on May 22, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple.

Tom’s greatest passions, besides his family, were fishing and hunting for arrowheads. He and Harry Shafer had many digging trips to the Stillhouse Hollow site before it became the reservoir. He continued such ventures as long as he could with brothers-in-law Bill Wofford and Anton Pechal. At home, Tom loved planting flowers and having a large vegetable garden. He enjoyed being actively involved in all kinds of activities with his family, including SPJST, 4-H, church, school, and scouts. Tom was a lifetime member of Central Texas Sportman’s Club, where he helped build the fishing docks. He became a 3rd degree Knight in Council

In Memory of Eugene Machu

Eugene Thomas Machu, age 70, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, with his loving family by his side.

Eugene Thomas Machu was born to Albin E. Machu and Vlasta (Kovar) Machu on September 4, 1950. Eugene graduated from Granger High School and attended Central Texas College in Killeen. He was a tool and die maker Eugene Machu for more than 28 years at Westinghouse and Intercraft Industries.

Eugene married Rose Finn on June 9, 1973, and they were blessed with two children, Tracy and Michael. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, collecting antiques, and vacationing with his family.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents Albin and Vlasta Machu; inlaws Clarence and Lina Finn; brothersin-law Richard Finn and Gerald Schmale; and great-niece Morgan Jones. Eugene is survived by wife Rose Machu; daughter Tracy Machu; son Michael Machu and wife Destinee; sisters Rubie Loessin (Leslie), Marie Ann Ripple (Henry), Angeline Malicoat, Sharon Mikulec (TJ), Debbie Haag (Larry), and Sandy Strmiska (Clement), and brothers Albin Machu (Elaine) and Marvin Machu (Barbara); his wife’s sisters Linda Schmale, Betty Jones (Ron), and Darlene Warwick (Elvin); and numerous nieces and nephews. Due to Covid-19, the family has requested a private memorial service, and memorials may be made to Machu Cemetery, courtesy of Albin Machu, 909 TH Johnson Drive, Taylor, Texas 76574; or Taylor Brethren Church, PO Box 351, Taylor, Texas 76574. —SPJST—

In Memory of Johnny Marek

parents; and one brother. Johnny is survived by wife Gloria of 64 years; children Karen Marek of Garland, Brenda Fielding and husband Tim of Plano, and Cathy Muhlbauer and husband Mitch of Saint Paul; grandchildren Amber, Ashley, Clint, Lauren, Aaron, and Erica; great-grandchildren Logan, Magnolia, Gideon, Samson, Zayden, Zuri, and an additional great-granddaughter in May 2021; and eight brothers and sisters. —SPJST— Johnny Lee Marek, 84, passed away at his home in Wylie, Texas, on February 8, 2021, after a long illness. Johnny was born in Ratibor on May 3, 1936. Johnny owned a successful company, L & D Manufacturing (Lee and Daughters). He worked until he was 77 years old and was a meticulous machinist. Johnny was a very active parent of his three daughters. He often Johnny Marek coached their softball teams and attended numerous games. When his grandchildren came along, he was often in attendance at their activities. Johnny also enjoyed his farm located east of Garland. He maintained a small herd of cows which kept him active. Another hobby that Johnny loved was to go to Lake Ray Hubbard and trotline fish for catfish. Throughout the years, he raised several Boston Terriers and pugs. Johnny was always seen in a hat and blue jeans. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. Johnny was preceded in death by his

In Memory of Joseph Pesak, Jr.

Joseph Edward Pesak, Jr. of Weimar, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 6:05 p.m. at Memorial Herman Hospital in Katy. He was 63. Visitation was Monday, December 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Weimar. Funeral service was Tuesday, December 8 at Joseph Pesak, Jr. 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Herb Beyer officiating. Interment was at Miller Creek Cemetery. Joseph was born August 20, 1957, in Wharton to the late Joseph Edward Pesak, Sr. and wife Gladys Lucko Pesak. Joseph attended schools in Boling, Damon, and Needville, but he learned the most from life. He played football in high school and was a member of the FFA. Joseph was a truck driver for more than 40 years and enjoyed seeing the sites of the world. Joseph’s handle as a truck driver was Fisherman, indicating his love for fishing. He loved hunting, and he loved the cold weather when the bucks were moving. Judy was not just his life partner, but also his hunting and fishing partner. Outdoors he loved gardening, mowing with his zero-turn mower, barbecuing, and checking his cows. Indoors, he watched westerns and listened to music with family and his pets Bodine, Harley, and Charlie. He also enjoyed Judy and Charlotte’s culinary talents. Joseph and Judy’s love story began

January 15, 1976, at a birthday party for Judy’s sister Janis Jahn. After five years, Joseph and Judy were married September 13, 1980, in Weimar at Faith Lutheran Church. Soon after, daughter Charlotte Renee Pesak was born December 16, 1981. In 1986, the family grew again, and Joseph Edward Pesak, III was born. Through life, Judy and Joseph truly embraced what it meant to be united as one. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar. Joseph is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy Kay Kuehn Pesak; daughter Charlotte Renee Pesak of Weimar; son Joseph Edward Pesak, III and wife Leslee of Mont Belvieu; sister Bethany Guthmann and husband Walter of Columbus; brother John Paul Pesak of Weimar; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Douglas Pesak, Brandon Pesak, Robert Pesak, Larry Thomas, Darrell Janacek, JR Friedrich, CJ Cernoch, Lynn Reising, and Lee Adams. Honorary pallbearers were all his nieces and nephews. The family asks for monetary donations to defer funeral costs be sent in care of Judy Pesak, 1025 Pesak Ln, Weimar, Texas 78962 or to Henneke Funeral Home, 1515 Montezuma Street, Columbus, Texas 78934. The family asks for your continued prayers. Submitted by, Carolyn M. Tobola Lodge 8, Weimar Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother,

DEAN PATRICK MIKESKA, age 80 of Rogers, Texas, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in a Temple hospital surrounded by his family. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 21 at ScanioHarper Funeral Home in Temple from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral service was held Monday, February 22 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cyclone at 11 a.m. He was born March 17, 1940, to Ed and Emily Mikeska in Temple. Dean was a graduate of Rogers High School - class of 1958. Growing up on a farm near Rogers, he developed a love and passion for farming and agriculture. Dean attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Agronomy in 1962. During college, he served in the National Guard. After graduating, Dean returned home to the family farm and began his dream of farming and ranching. A few years Dean Mikeska later - October 8, 1966 - he married his lovely wife Florence Green at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cyclone. Together, they raised a family and were side by side for 54 years of marriage. Dean’s love for farming was evident with his hard work ethic and his natural creative ability to engineer and come up with innovative ideas to solve many farming issues. Through the years, many crops were planted and harvested with his knowledge, guidance, and expertise. While he truly loved farming, his greatest joy was the cattle ranching part of the business. When his son Steven followed in his footsteps and began working with him on the farm, he was pleased, grateful, and proud. Dean was awarded the Outstanding Young Farmer’s Award by Temple Jaycees in 1969 and was an active member in many community organizations such as St. Matthew’s Catholic Church of Rogers; Knights of Columbus of Temple; Farm Bureau; SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton; Rogers ISD School Board (seven years); East Bell Boosters (charter member); and Elm Creek Watershed (board member). He also had a love for hunting and was an avid and enthusiastic deer and wild game hunter. Dean would travel near and far for a good deer hunt. Some of his favorite hunts were in Colorado, Africa, and New Zealand. It wasn’t just the joy of hunting that he cherished, but the many years of fellowship with his extended family and buddies. Dean had a fun-loving spirit and “the gift of gab.” He would strike up a conversation with just about anybody who would talk to him. He could talk about a variety of topics, but his favorite subjects were farming, ranching, and hunting. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to many beautiful places. In his later years, they traveled to different destinations, but one of his favorites was when they went to the Czech Republic, where they met and visited with his distant relatives. He was proud of his Czech heritage.

He was preceded in death by his parents Emily and Ed Mikeska; and brother Gene Mikeska.

He is survived by wife Florence; daughter Stephanie Mikeska Honeycutt of Leander; son Steven Mikeska and wife Melissa of Rogers; grandchildren Emily Honeycutt, Ashley Honeycutt, Meredith Mikeska, Dylan Mikeska, and Justin Marshall and wife Michelle; sisters Sandra Vrba of Richmond and Linda Mikeska of Houston; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dean will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery Association; St. Matthew’s Catholic Church of Rogers Building Fund; or a charity of your choice.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

In Memory of Evelyn Post

Evelyn Lydia Post, 91, a retired registered nurse, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at her home in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral service was Monday, October 12 at 2 p.m. in Laurel Land Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was at 1 p.m. preceding the service.

Evelyn was born April 13, 1929, to Albina and August Marek in the Czech farm community of Bila Hora near Hallettsville. She married Jerome Post in 1948, and they soon started their family of two children living most of their lives in Fort Worth. Evelyn was a Evelyn Post loving wife, mother, grandmother and great homemaker, but she also enjoyed working outside the home. She worked as a nursing assistant prior to marriage. In the late 1950s through 1960s, she owned and operated Evelyn’s Frock’s for Tots and Salty’s Caps then worked for J.C. Penney until she resumed her nursing studies in 1971. She graduated from Harris Hospital School of Vocational Nursing and TCJC School of Nursing.

Evelyn loved being a nurse, and her career spanned more than 30 years. Most of the years were as a nursing instructor for All Saints Hospital School of Vocational Nursing followed by John Peter Smith Hospital School of Vocational Nursing.

Evelyn moved to Riverbend Villas Condos after the death of her husband in 2006 where she made numerous friends.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar.

Survivors are children Mike Post and wife Dee of Hillsboro and Beverly Sustala and husband Jerry of Fort Worth; grandchildren Terra Kinard and husband Brad, Peggy Mannan, and Michelle Dees and husband Shane; great-grandchildren Shane, Caleb, and Sloane; and caregiver and companion D’Andra Houston. Submitted by, Carolyn M. Tobola Lodge 8, Weimar Secretary —SPJST—