Emil Balusek

Emil Edwin Balusek, 80, of Garwood, died Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Seton Hospital in Austin.

He was born Aug. 15, 1927 in Provident City to Emil Bates and Lena Emmagene Brownson Balusek. He and Virginia Lea Krhovjak were married April 16, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada by the Rev. Edmund Bily. They were married 58 years. Mr. Balusek was a retired oilfield gauger and rancher. His love in life was to rodeo and hunt.

Mr. Balusek is survived by his wife Virginia Balusek of Garwood; son, Tommy Dee Balusek of Columbus; and daughter, Shirley Ann Balusek Johnson of Nursery; two grandsons, Todd Lee Mathews and Eric Dwayne Johnson; and three great-grandchildren, Tobias, Courtnee and Khloe Mathews; sisters, Bessie Alice Hinze of Sheridan; and brother, Alton William Balusek of Nada.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eddie Lee Balusek, who died on Nov. 18, 2007; sister, Annie Estelle Balusek Sherrill; and brother, Johnnie Bates Balusek.

A rosary was recited Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services are today, Wednesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home with Deacon Edward Wendel officiating. Burial will be at Golden Rod Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Clarence Cerny, Cody Cerny, Cody Leopold, Jerry Labay, Harold Mathews Jr., Larry Smidovec, Shannon Garner, Larry Cranek, Ronnie Korenek and Bryan Hyek.

Memorial donations may be made to Garwood Volunteer Fire Department or donors choice.