August A. Zmudzinski

August A. (Gus) Zmudzinski, 85, of Scheller, passed away at 5:40 A.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Gus was a retired farmer and oil field pumper.  He was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in DuBois.  He was a member of the board of directors at Twin Co. Service Company, Perry Co. Farm Bureau board, and Perry Co. Taxpayers Association.  
He was born February 26, 1917 at Du Quoin, IL the son of Frank and Martha (Kujawski) Zmudzinski.
He married Amanda Elizabeth Kabat on September 16, 1940 at Scheller, IL and she preceded him in death on January 14, 2001.
He is survived by two sons - Gerald Zmudzinski and wife Diane of Tamaroa, Gary Zmudzinski and wife Susan of Scheller, brother - Dominic D. Zmudzinski of DuBois, three sisters - Sophia Ratajczyk of Scheller, Tillie Czerwinski of Scheller, Salomae Hoffman of Ashley, sister-in-law - Dorothy Kujawa of Ashley, Grandchildren - Jill and Keith Kellerman, Gerald Zmudzinski Jr. & Dawn, Jeffrey Zmudzinski, Jessica and Mike Martin, Gary Zmudzinski Jr., Gregory Zmudzinski, Sarah Zmudzinski, great-grandchildren - Jordan and Amanda Kellerman, Timothy Zmudzinski, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister - Julia Kabat, and daughter-in-law - Judith (Kozuszek) Zmudzinski.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 25, 2002 at St. Charles Catholic Church in DuBois with Msgr. Melvin Vandeloo officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Rosary was recited at 7 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment was in the St. Charles Cemetery in DuBois.
Friends may make memorials to the St. Charles Church or Renovation Fund.

