Charles 'Bud' Mathis
Mathis, Charles 'Bud'
16 May 1929 - 15 Dec 2013
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
Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., December 17, with rosary at 7:00 P.M.
Services: 10:00 A.M., December 18, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church,
Wahoo, NE.
Memorials: In care of the family for future designation.
Bud retired, 31 May 1991.
Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden St.
Wahoo, NE
402-443-3624
www.marcysvoboda.com