Erwin Pustejovsky, Sr.

Erwin Louis Pustejovsky Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, just two days shy of his 86th birthday.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with Rev. Thomas Jones as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery near Abbott.

Erwin was born October 29, 1940, in Abbott, the son of John and Georgia (Kolar) Pustejovsky. A proud graduate of Aquilla High School in 1958, Erwin dedicated decades of his life to the craft of electrical work. He embarked on his journey at the young age of 18, working for companies in Dallas, including Murr Bros, Fish Back & Moore, and Allen Cook. In 1983, he took a bold step, branching out as the owner of American Feeds in Seagoville, a venture he passionately led until his retirement in 2010. Erwin was not just an electrician, he was a fixture in his community and a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union in Dallas. On February 5, 1971, Erwin was united in marriage with Rita Muehlstein in Dallas. He cherished moments spent with his family, whether it was barbecuing for family gatherings, tending to his land, or raising cattle, all while imparting his wisdom and love for life to his children and grandchildren.

Erwin is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rev. Bernard, Ronnie, Dennis, and James Pustejovsky; and sisters, Janice Pustejovsky and Myra Jernigan.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Rita Pustejovsky of West; his children, Karen Carbonell and husband John of Cartersville, GA, Leah Pustejovsky of Irving, Marian Svacina of Grapevine, and Erwin "Scooter" Pustejovsky Jr. and wife Leticia of Abbott; his grandchildren, Robert Louis Sponsel and wife Brandi, Sandra Sponsel, John Erwin "Johnny" Pustejovsky, and Audrey Pustejovsky; his great grandchildren, Paiton, Emalei, and James; his brothers, Gary Pustejovsky and wife Betsy; sisters-in-law, Delma Sue Karlik and husband Frankie, Dorothy Pustejovsky, Betty Page and her friend Harvey Walker, and Mary Marusak and husband George; brothers-in-law, Patrick Muehlstein and wife Jackie, and Frankie Muehlstein Jr. and wife Barbara; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers are Robert Sponsel, Johnny Pustejovsky, Steve Jernigan, Jeff Pustejovsky, Jackson Pustejovsky, Jimmy Pustejovsky, and Cory Pustejovsky.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Volunteer Ambulance Association or the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund.