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Fred August Matula

3 Dec 1924 – 16 Mar 2010

Birth3 Dec 1924
Death16 Mar 2010
CemeterySaint Marys Catholic Cemetery
West , McLennan County , Texas , USA
Added byMichael K Goldsmith on 27 Sep 2012
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49845222

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Fred A. Matula, 85, of West, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at his residence. A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home by Janice Kaluza, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery near West. Fred was born near West, Texas, to the late Emil and Ludmila (Grones) Matula. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II in the Chemical Mortar Division stationed in the Phillipines. On Aug. 26, 1947, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Pinter, in Abbott, Texas. Fred was a farmer and rancher all of his life and never retired because his work was his passion. He enjoyed taking care of his cattle, fixing things, farming, playing dominoes, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption and was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4819 and S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #66. He was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Matula and Robert Matula; and a sister, Georgie Smetak. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Evelyn Matula, of West; son, Larry F. Matula and wife, Mitzi, of Elm Mott; daughters, Nancy Polasek and husband, Gary, Linda Beseda and husband, John, and Mary Ann Johnson, all of West; grandchildren, Christopher Matula, Dustin Matula, Laura Barretto and husband, Alex, Sarah Boyea and husband, Luke, John Beseda II, Becky Beseda, Katie Johnson, Leah Johnson, and David Johnson; brother, Albert Matula, of Abbott; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Waco Tribune-Herald: 3/17/2010...O5

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