In Memoriam

In Memory of Charlie Amos, Sr.

Charles D. Amos, Sr. - Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and master electrician - completed his final job on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

Visitation with the family was held Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Seaton Brethren Church. A memorial service was on Friday, September 10 at 3 p.m. at Seaton Brethren Church.

Born on a farm near Cartersville, Georgia, to Charlie Clifford Amos and Lula Chambers Amos on December 7, 1937, he learned the meaning of hard work and family values having four brothers, a sister, and 11 half brothers and sisters.

Charles came to Temple, Texas, at the age of 17 anxious to learn how to be an electrician from his Uncle Tom Amos. He purchased Amos Electric Supply in 1968, built the business and more than likely provided electrical work at your home or business since that time. Up until a few weeks ago, he was still helping friends and neighbors anyway he could.

Charles was always a farmer and cattleman at heart. When he no longer worked at farming, he enjoyed taking a Sunday afternoon drive in East Bell County looking at and commenting on the crops - exactly how much rain was needed, how to get rid of the grasshoppers, and how the new equipment was much better than plowing with two mules.

Charles was a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. He was also an active member of Seaton Brethren Church, serving as chairman of the board; he felt God called him to take care of it and its members. He had been there so long, he knew every nook and cranny of the old building and often worked behind the scenes to assure the church’s success and continued restoration.

Charles didn’t know when to stop climbing ladders. He was relentless at

loving and helping people. He didn’t have words; he had action. He was more comfortable with a job than a discussion. He was so proud of his family and never gave up on them. We will miss his generous heart and his hard-working hands. Charles is survived by wife Roberta Amos; son Charles Amos, Jr., wife Whitney, and grandchildren Carsen and Chip Amos; son Joel Amos, wife Jessica, and grandchildren Elijah and Ameira Amos; step-daughter Neely Jones, spouse Paulino Castillo; and brother Marshall Amos of Rome, Georgia. Memorials may be made to Seaton Charles Amos, Sr. Brethren Church, c/o Helen Haisler, 6111 Wooded Creek Cove, Temple, Texas 76502; or the charity of your choice. —SPJST—

In Memory of Gladys Havemann

Gladys Albina Hilsher Havemann, age 94, died peacefully at her son’s home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation was on Tuesday, September 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Service and burial were held Wednesday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Gladys Havemann

Gladys was born at home in the small Czech community of Roznov, Texas, the seventh child of Albina Halamicek Hilsher and Charles Hilsher, on July 24, 1927. She and her siblings grew up on a farm, and Gladys boasted that they had more fun than any kids have today.

As a young woman, Gladys worked as a bookkeeper at Hilsher’s Home Supply. Together, Gladys and Warren enjoyed their twins, traveled, and danced. They built their country home on part of the old family homestead where they had a huge vegetable garden, fruit trees, and berry vines. Gladys even had a small garden at her home on Redan where she enjoyed working in her yard, visited with the “best neighbors,” and gave treats to all the dogs that came to her porch.

Gladys was proud of her Czech heritage and took her family to the Czech Republic in 2002 where they met with relatives.

Gladys was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston for 76 years and Sons of Hermann.

Gladys is survived by twin sons Ronnie and wife Francesca, and Donnie and wife Carol. Gladys was extremely proud of her boys; she would happily tell everyone she met that she had twin sons.

Gladys was blessed with grandchildren Brian and wife Tracy, Melissa Zahn and husband Steven, Amanda, Lisa Calderon, Darren and wife Kristina, Nicholas and wife Jamie, Darrell and wife Nanda; great-grandchildren Austin Grubbs, Derek Grubbs, Trevor Grubbs, Colby, Lane, Landon Zahn, Katelyn, Carly Zahn, Dylan, Joshua Calderon, Nathan, Sophia Calderon, and Bradleigh, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Shelby. She is also survived by sisters Josephine Pflughaupt and Ruth Martinak; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Warren; parents; sister Eleanora Lange; and brothers Alfred, Charles, John, and Harold. —SPJST—

In Memory of Anton Machacek

Anton David Machacek was born September 2, 1939, in Port Lavaca, Texas, and grew up in the Czech farming community at Six Mile. He was proud of a 23-year career in the United States Navy and the global adventures this career offered.

He was equally proud of his family, including his “bride” of 60 years Joan; children Catherine, David, and Daniel; and grandchildren Talitha, Adriel, and Joshua.

In 1975, he settled his family on a small farm in Moulton. There, he also started an antique business, which he ran until retiring a second time in 2005.

Anton continued woodworking to the end of his life, spending countless hours at a scroll saw, crafting beautiful crosses, toys, and Christmas ornaments. Many of these were gifted to friends and family. Those he sold at regional craft shows funded annual donations to the South Texas Children’s Home. His woodwork has been featured at Cuero Heritage Museum and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange.

At his core, however, Anton was a farmer and a Czech farmer to be sure. He loved to plant things - vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, anything that might grow. He loved to nurture and tend them. He kept a neat garden, and he always raised more than he needed. Most who knew him shared in the communion of this abundance of pears, plums, oranges, lemons, squash, potatoes, okra, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, and his prized cushaws.

Anton was a member of SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar. He repaired the chairs for the Velehrad School that was moved to Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in LaGrange. Anton was elected Fraternalist of the Year for District Six. He was serving as vice president of Lodge 8, Weimar, and he was a delegate at the 2021 SPJST Convention.

Anton left his earthly garden on August 25, 2021, to join his daughter Catherine and parents Rudy and Marie in eternal life.

Graveside service was on Monday, August 30 at 11:15 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Yorktown Building Fund. —SPJST— Anton Machacek