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Thomas Ray Podsednik
14 Feb 1934 – 17 Mar 2025
| Birth | 14 Feb 1934 |
| Death | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Cemetery | Saint Martins Cemetery Tours , McLennan County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Betty Fajkus Marek on 18 Mar 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280882857 |
Bio
Thomas Ray "Tommy" Podsednik, age 91, of Arlington, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Town Hall Estates in Arlington. A rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery. Tommy was born February 14, 1934, in Tours, the youngest son of Anton and Annie (Vrba) Podsednik. Tommy's early education took place at St. Martin School in Tours, laying the foundation for a life marked by hard work and deep faith. On November 25, 1961, Tommy married Millie Ann Pustejovsky in a ceremony that began a loving partnership that lasted over six decades. Together, they raised a family filled with laughter and cherished moments. Tommy proudly served his country with the United States National Guard of Texas and Army Reserves, embodying a spirit of service that continued throughout his life. As a founding member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Arlington, he was deeply immersed in his faith and dedicated to helping others, reflecting his unwavering commitment to his community. He also held memberships in KJT Society #60 and KJZT Society #45, both in Tours, where he was honored with a 75-year pin, was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union Local #276, and a longtime blood donor for Carter BloodCare. For 42 years, Tommy was a materials handler for General Motors Corporation in Arlington, a role through which he demonstrated his strong work ethic and dedication to his craft. Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, deer hunting, listening to Polka music, and supporting his grandchildren in their sports and activities. A devoted fan of the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward, Edmund, Frank, and Norbert "Jim" Podsednik; and sisters, Agnes Straten, Christine Pratka, Sister Marie Podsednik, Mary Dulock, Bennie Mae Pustejovsky, and Helen Hrabel. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Millie Ann Podsednik of Arlington; his children, Terri Podsednik of Arlington, Darrell Podsednik of Arlington, Lana Podsednik of Arlington, Karen Lee and husband Shane of Gainesville, Patricia Woody and husband Scott of Mansfield, and Jason Podsednik of Napa, CA.; Tommy's legacy will also live on through his grandchildren, Monica Flinn, Thomas Flinn, Kevin Flinn and wife Stephanie, Hannah Podsednik, Gage Lee, Payne Lee, Kate Woody, and Jenna Woody; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Martin's Cemetery Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Aderhold Funeral Home, West, Texas, Online Obituary
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- Agnes Anthony Podsednik Straten 1913–1996
- Christine Mary Podsednik Pratka 1914–1977
- Sr Marie Lawrence Podsednik 1917–2005
- Edmund Podsednik 1918–1918
- Edward Francis Podsednik 1919–2003
- Helen M Podsednik Hrabal 1922–2010
- Mary Ann Podsednik Dulock 1924–1992
- Frank Anton Podsednik 1926–2007
- Bennie Mae Podsednik Pustejovsky 1929–2001
- Norbert J. "Jim" Podsednik 1931–2002
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