LaJoyce Pustka

LaJoyce Elsie Pustka, 85, of Shiner, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.
She was born March 22, 1940 in Yoakum, to Herbert and Clementine Schneider Zwerschke. 
She was a homemaker, worked at Elkins Variety Store, secretary for the school tax office and helped her husband at their shoe repair shop. 
She was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, KJZT and Catholic Daughters. 
She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters, doing yardwork, gardening, sewing, going for a drive in the country, her cats and listening to the Polka Show every day.
Survivors include her sons, Michael P. Pustka, Glenn A. Pustka (Hunter M. Davis) and Kevin Pustka (Luci); grandchildren, Hannah Archibald (Ian), Carly Pustka and Erin Pustka; and sister, Irene Shimek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew J. Pustka; daughter, Angela Kay Pustka; her parents; and sister, Inez Marburger (Julius).
Visitation will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jacob Mendoza officiating. 
Burial will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Catholic Daughters.
Online guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum. 361-293-5656.