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Charles J. Smajstrla

10 Jan 1902 – 22 Sep 1979

Birth	10 Jan 1902
Death	22 Sep 1979
Cemetery	Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery West , McLennan County , Texas , USA
Added by	Doreen Morelli on 25 Jul 2010
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44519173

Bio

Charles J. Smaistrla, 77, of West, a retired A&P grocery store manager, died Saturday night, September 22, 1979 in a Fort Worth hospital. Rosary was recited Sunday night at Kotch Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Rev. Gene Shepard as celebrant. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. Smaistrla was a lifelong West resident and married Helen Wernet in 1924. She died in 1977. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, KJT Society No. 11, SPJST Lodge No. 54 and the West Volunteer Fire Department. He was also an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus No. 2305 and a charter member of West Kiwanis Club. Survivors include one son, Dr. Charles Smaistrla of Arlington; two daughters, Mrs. JoAnn Gerik of West and Mrs. George (Joyce) Kostohryz of Fort Worth; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Wilma) Scanio of Waco; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were: David Moon, Jake Tucker, Ben Sulak, Freddie Gerik, M.F. Kruse, Jimmy Parker, Charlie Wingate and Bill Cathey. The West News, West, Texas, Volume 89, No. 39, Edition 1, Thursday, September 27, 1979, page 7. Contributor: Betty Fajkus Marek (48445083)

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Family

Parents

• Charles W. Smajstrla 1863–1927
• Antonie "Agnes" Mashek Smajstrla 1874–1955

Spouse

• Helen Della Wernet Smaistrla 1903–1977 FaG

Siblings

• Vaclav J. Smajstrla 1892–1961
• Lillian Smajstrla Holy 1895–1975
• Mary Ann Smajstrla Kubacak 1897–1964
• Joe Smajstrla 1904–1979
• John Jerome Smajstrla 1908–1963
• Wilhelmina Lillian "Wilma" Smajstrla Scanio 1913–1997

Children

• Jo Ann Smajstrla Gerik 1929–1999 FaG
• Joyce Marie Smaistrla Kostohryz 1932–2021 FaG

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