Wednesday, December 18, 2013 ~ 10 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment with Military Honors by American Legion #82 & VFW #4502
St. Francis Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
In Care of the Family for Future Designation
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Charles “Bud” Mathis, 84 of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo. Bud was born May 16, 1929 in Wahoo, NE to Charles and Edree (Palmer) Mathis. After graduating from Wahoo High School in 1946, Bud entered the U.S. Air Force. He served his country from 1946 to 1951 and he was a veteran of the Korean War. On May 19, 1977, Bud was united in marriage to Gerry Bordovsky. He worked for Western Electric for 35 years, until his retirement.
Bud was a proud veteran that was very involved in the community. He was a member of VFW Post #4502 and American Legion Post #82. He was a member of the firing squad, Quartermasters of the VFW, the Eagles Club #2971 where he was a past president, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Bud was always a supporter of all the athletic programs in Wahoo, especially baseball. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and playing cards with friends.
Bud is survived by wife of 36 years, Gerry Mathis; children, Penny Vega, Bill (Diane) Mathis, Paula (Bob) Grundy, Patrick (Julie) Mathis, Scott (Elizabeth) Mathis; step-children, Dave (Deb) Bordovsky, Donna (Don) Novotny, Diane (Rex) Kumpula, Doug (Linda) Bordovsky, Denise (Kenny) Chvatal, Deb (Rod) Ross, Darrell Bordovsky; 41 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren; sister, Peg Stevens; sisters-in-law, Helen Mathis and Evelyn Mathis. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Edree Mathis; brothers, James Mathis and Robert Mathis; sister, Inice Seaman; son-in-law, Rick Svara.
Pallbearers are Dallas Bordovsky, Nathan Novotny, Cory Kumpula, Tyler Svara, Chris Bordovsky, Dean Ballard, and Kevin Bordovsky. Honorary pallbearers are all Bud’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and fellow military members.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bud’s family. From his co-workers at The Omaha Works of Western Electric and Lucent.
A lot of us worked with “Bud” a good many years, and he was always a joy to be around
Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
My cousin was a sharp looking young man in uniform while serving his country (USAF)! He was witty and one who loved his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family while he has move on to be with his Lord and Savior!!
Gus Palmer and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bud will be fondly remembered.