Benjamin Julius Gaidusek

Benjamin Julius Gaidusek, age 81, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
He was born July 6, 1943 in Hallettsville to Julius and Matilda Vasek Gaidusek.
He was a machinist for over 40 years at Anderson and Greenwood in Houston. He enjoyed working on tractors, wood working, dancing, listening to Czech music and relaxing while drinking a beer with his dogs near by.
Survivors include a  daughter, Cynthia Harmon (Tony); son, Michael Gaidusek;  step-daughter, Marrisa Caswell (Josh); step-son, Christopher Mraz (Nora); 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Gaidusek (Sharon); Lynn Boykin; brother-in-law, Alvin Linhart along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Evelyn Linhart (Daniel), Tillie Linhart and Irene Womack.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16 at Thiele-Cooper in Yoakum. 
Burial followed at Mossy Grove Cemetery near Hallettsville.
Pallbearers were Nathan Holden, Joshua LaDue, Tony Harmon, Stephen Gaidusek, Brian Rother and Josh Caswell. 
Honorary pallbearers were Gavin LaDue, Michael Gaidusek and Chris Mraz.
On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com
Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum.