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Albert Alfred Melnar

27 Sep 1936 – 9 Jan 2009

Birth27 Sep 1936
Death9 Jan 2009
CemeteryVsetin Cemetery
Hallettsville , Lavaca County , Texas , USA
Added byJames on 02 Jul 2015
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148547559

Bio

------------------------- Albert Alfred Melnar Albert Alfred Melnar was born Sept. 27, 1936 in Hallettsville, the son of Emil and Emilie Mekush Melnar. He grew up in the Hallettsville area and attended the Vsetin School. On Dec. 28, 1957, Albert was united in marriage to Marcia Zapalac. Shortly after marriage, they moved and made their home in Abbyville, La. In 1958, Albert and Marcia moved to Houston, where he managed an Exxon service center until 1979. The Melnars then moved to Cat Spring, where Albert was employed by the Smith Industry until its closing in 1984. Albert then took a position with Austin County Precinct 3, until his retirement as a foreman in 2004. Albert was an excellent fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed camping with his family and his trips to Las Vegas. He definitely had a green thumb and enjoyed spending time in his garden. His specialty was making homemade wine and sausage. He was an exceptional dancer and enjoyed listening to polka music daily. He enjoyed get-togethers with his friends at Cross Roads Tavern. Albert passed away at his home in Cat Spring on Jan. 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marcia; son, Leslie Melnar and Donna Shelton and her two children Randal and Brandon of Quero; sisters, Stella Blaha and Evelyn Sklar, both of Hallettsville; eight nieces and nine nephews; and many other dear friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alvin Melnar; and sisters, Elsie Dusek, Irene Vornsand, Lucie Ubanoski and half sister Hermina Vasek. Funeral services will be held Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring and later on Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Hallettsville, with pastor Kevin Haug officiating. Cat Spring pallbearers are James “Bubba” Duke, Danny Hengst, Avey Shrum, Mike Turner, Larry Brune and Mike Biehunko. Cat Spring honorary pallbearers are Bill Hegemeyer, Franklin Goebel, Wilferd Ueckert, Clarence Himly and Warren Sseverin. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Highway 36 South, Bellville, Texas ---- PARENTS: Emil Edman Melnar 1892–1964 Amelia Emilie Mikush 1895–1978 Thanks to L. Miles for this obit -------------------------

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