Albin John Matus

Albin John Matus, Jr. was born to Albin John Matus, Sr. and Adele Kolar on January 10, 1949 in Waco, Texas. He attended Waco schools and graduated from La Vega High School in 1967.He attended college at the University of Texas in Austin.From there, he enlisted in the military and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.Upon his return from the military, he worked for Central Freight Lines advancing from the warehouse, to a truck driver and then later as a salesman. Being a salesman was his niche and claim to fame. He always said that he could sell ice to Eskimos.Albin moved on to Estes Freight where he recently completed his 12th year as an extraordinary salesman and mentor.Albin was known by many as a professional drummer with the Vrazels polka band, published musician, lover of kolaches, former Grand Knight of the West Council Knights of Columbus #2305, fisherman, bingo announcer at Christmas, and hider of trick Easter eggs. Albin enjoyed spending time and working at his Lucky M Ranch in Menlow, Texas.To his family he was a professional meat smoker who also mastered the art of burning Marcias steak to a crisp just to her liking. Albin is preceded in death by his father, Albin John Matus, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Adele Matus, his beloved wife of 18 years, Marcia Matus, his son John Paul Matus and wife Tracy of West, daughter Pauline Bynum and husband Mitch of West, son Matthew Matus of Sunnyvale, daughter Deanna Cheyne and husband Mark of Forney, son James Michael Embrey and wife Kerri of Royce City, and daughter Cynthia Kay Andrews and husband Jason of Sunnyvale.Beloved grandkids include Carter, Callan, Logan, Landon, Sophie, Julee, Kara, Shauna, Joshua, Kirsten, Austin, Madison, and a great grandson Ethan.Brothers and sisters include sister Mary Ann Nors, brother Milton Matus and wife Mary Jean, sister Marsha Jo Gerik and husband Ronald, sister Melissa Reither and husband Charlie, brother Benedict Matus and wife Kim, and sister Monica Williamson and husband Ken.Albin also cherished his numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, wonderful friends and co-workers, and his ball-fetching, rat killing, snake thrashing, golf cart riding dog Chubak. Albin, mostly known as Big Al, was a loving son, wonderful husband, irreplaceable father, beloved Papa to his grandchildren and a generous friend who will be deeply missed and remembered forever.