Fred Frank Pustejovsky Sr., 88, of Hallettsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. He was born on December 30, 1921 to Julius & Annie Konvicka Pustejovsky in Hallettsville. He married Angeline Chudej Pustejovsky on February 13, 1944 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. They were married for 63 years.

Fred grew up on the farm in Hallettsville until he was drafted into the Medical Depot Division during World War II. After coming home from the war, Fred and his brother, Ludwig, opened Pustejovsky Motor Company in Hallettsville in 1946. They sold Kaiser and Frazier automobiles. In 1952, Angeline joined her husband as sole owners of their Texaco gas station with full service mechanics. After the devastating flood of 1981, he retired from the business in 1983. They had worked the family business for approximately 37 years.

In his retirement, Fred devoted most of his time to cattle, gardening, and farm activities that included pecan harvesting. He had two cattle places – one at Old Kinkler and one on his father's land off FM 530. Fred was a hard working man both in business and retirement. He will always be remembered for his hard work, for the tractor rides he gave his grandchildren, and for the one dollar bills and nutty bars that he gave his great-grandchildren. He also loved to play "42" dominoes with family and friends.

Fred was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 230, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382.

Fred is survived by: two daughters, Anna Klekar (Daniel) of Hallettsville, and Carol Grones (Leon) of Victoria; son Fred Pustejovsky Jr. of Flatonia; sister, Theresa Steffek of Hallettsville; brother, Bohumir Pustejovsky (Mary Ann), of Hallettsville; 6 grandchildren, Kris McCarty (Ben) of College Station, Leah Bordovsky (RL) of Victoria, Bradley Pustejovsky (Holly) of Hallettsville, Rodney Grones of Boerne, Angela Hayek (Todd) of Cedar Park, and Russell Grones of Houston;10 great grandchildren, Dayly Dickinson of Austin, Derek Dickinson of College Station, Joshua & Jacob Bordovsky of Victoria; Keaton, Katelyn, Kole & Kade Pustejovsky of Hallettsville, and Dalton & McKenzie Hayek of Cedar Park; and  numerous nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by: his wife of 63 years, Angeline in 2007; son Bernard James Pustejovsky in 1948; his parents; sister, Hedwig; brother, Ludwig; and 3 infant siblings, Vlasta, Justina, and Julius.

Visitation: 4 pm, Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosaries: 6 pm, Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home; and 9:30 am, Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Monday, April 5, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Officiate: Rev. John Peters. Pallbearers: Bradley Pustejovsky, Rodney Grones, Russell Grones, RL Bordovsky, Todd Hayek, and Ben McCarty. Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Special Thanks: A-Med Hospice and Oak Manor of Flatonia.