Melvin Post Obituary

MELVIN POST passed away peacefully in his sleep January 30, 2009. He was ushered into glory to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Cecilia Pustejovsky, brother George Pustejovsky, and great-grandson Jude Smith. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie; son Paul Post (Charlotte); daughter Vera Smith (Murray); grandchildren Simon Smith (Ericka), Melissa Asaf (Philip), Amanda Erickson (David), Kevin Smith, and Eric Post; great grandchildren Job, Abigail, Jesse and Chloe Smith; brother Charles Pustejovsky and numerous nieces and nephews. Born December 12, 1916 at his parents' home in Moulton, Texas. 1936 graduate Moulton High School. Married Elsie Stuehrenberg August 26, 1942. Served in the US Army Air Corps in WWII in the China, Burma, India theatre. Melvin and Elsie were charter members of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He was a member VFW Post 8790, China-Burma-India Veterans Association, Houston Typographical Union #87, Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International, Czech Culture Center, and SPJST Lodge #88. He was an avid genealogist and gardener as well as a stamp collector and voracious reader. Melvin will be remembered as a faithful and loving husband, father and friend who shared his faith by living a humble, frugal and virtuous life. Friends are cordially invited to visitation with the family from 5-8 pm on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 8010 Katy Freeway, Houston. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 10 AM also at Woodlawn with Pastor John Freed officiating. Interment to follow the ceremony. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to St Mark Lutheran School, 1515 Hillendahl, Houston, Texas 77055 or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Post

10 Entries

Richard Maas

February 4, 2009

We appreciate and thank you for the memories we have of your family from our years at St. Mark. We wish you God's loving care and comfort.

Wendall A. Phillips

February 2, 2009

Mrs. Elsie Post and Family:
Please accept the sincere condolences of Melvin's Comrades, Brothers and Sisters, and Friends of the China-Burma-India Veterans Association. Notification came from the Houston Basha today. I can be sure that he will be sorely missed by his many friends and family.
We, of the CBIVeterans are losing our long-time friends all too fast these days although, in our age group, we must expect this.
May God Bless this grieving family and friends as you honor the life of Melvin Post and, the wonderful years which you have shared together. Amen. Wendall A. Phillips, Chaplain, CBIVA.

Ken Mai

February 2, 2009

I am sorry to hear this sadden news. God blessed your father. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Bill and Vicky Allen

February 2, 2009

Paul and Charlotte;
We were sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charles Kahanek

February 2, 2009

I will always have fond memories of Mr. Post and my father (Leslie) seeking each other out to have coffee and conversation after 1st service at St. Mark. Church just wasn't complete if they couldn't spend some time talking about Czech stuff, gardening or sharing old WW II stories. When my parents health began to suffer a few years ago Mr. Post was always so kind to enquire about them. I like to think that the two of them now in heaven, are talking about old times over a cup of coffee after a rousing worship of our Lord & Savior. May the Peace of our Heavenly Father bless you and allow you to rejoice in Mel's new found perfection.

Robin Ellis

February 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss, while also rejoicing with you over his "welcome home" in heaven! How wonderful that you will be reunited some day!

Lucille Grasse Stuehrenberg

February 1, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Wish we could be with you. May God Bless All.

James Ermis

February 1, 2009

We will miss a good friend and cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and his friends.

James and Danna Ermis

Linda Wingfield

February 1, 2009

Dearest Post & Smith family,
Our sympathy goes out to you at this time, It was our honer to know Mr. Post for the time we knew him he always made us feel welcome and part of your family, We wish we could have stayed in touch more with you all. Our prayers are with you at this time call or write us anytime The Wingfieeld`s [aka ]"The Smithfields

Kathy Pustejovsky

February 1, 2009

Along with being a wonderful uncle, my Uncle Melvin was a great storyteller. Just listening to the stories of his youth -because he remembered EVERY detail - was such a treat for me, and I will miss those times. He loved his family - his wife, daughter, and his son, but it didn't stop there. His love and concern extended to everyone with whom he was connected. No one worried about all of us like Uncle Melvin! I believe that Heaven became an even MORE joyful place when Uncle Melvin joined the realm of saints. My love, prayers, and sympathy go out to all his family and friends.

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