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August Edward Polasek (1917 - 2006)

August Edward Polasek
Born in Three Oaks, Wilson, TXmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 24 Oct 1939 in Floresville, Wilson, Texas, United Statesmap
Died at age 89 in Floresville, Wilson, Texas, United Statesmap
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Biography

August was born in 1917. He passed away in 2006.

Obituary

A lifetime resident of Wilson County, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, in the Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, Texas at the age of 89 years, 2 months, and 27 days.

Mr. Polasek attended DeWees Community School and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville and was known as the "P.O. Man" at the Union Stock Yards in San Antonio, where here worked for 35 years before retiring. He was a farmer and rancher.

He loved to play the harmonica, especially at Christmas time when the entire family gathered around to sing along. He also enjoyed playing the accordion. Everyone enjoyed listening to him play at parties and reunions.

Preceded in death by: parents, Charlie & Katherine Hosek Polasek.

Survivors include: wife, Agnes Chilek Polasek, whom he married October 29, 1939, in Floresville; sons Edward A. Polasek (Edna), James B. Polasek (Elaine), and Robert "Bobby" Daniel Polasek (Lillian) grandchildren Edward Polasek Jr. (Darla), Michael Wayne Polasek (Marion), Stephen James Polasek (companion Nina), Denise Elaine Sendemer (Scott), Dawn Dechelle Barnett (Brett), Patricia Ann Coronado (Michael), Jason Robert Polasek (Brandi), and Sara Suzanne Polasek; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Anna Dell Kowalik and Louise Long; sisters-in-law Madelyn Polasek (Mrs. Johnny) and Mary Polasek (Mrs. Charlie).

Pallbearers were: Thomas Chilek, Martin Chilek, Albert Chilek, Ray Polasek, Robert Polasek, and Louis Polasek. Serving as honorary pallbearers were August's grandchildren.

Vinyard Funeral Home

Extracted from the April 19, 2006 edition of the Wilson County News, Floresville, TX

Burial

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Floresville, Wilson County, Texas, USA

Sources

https://old.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14734571





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