Paul Frank Matyak

1919 - 2013  (93 years)

• Name	Paul Frank Matyak
  Born	18 Mar 1919	Carter, Tripp County, South Dakota
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Mar 2013	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	18 Mar 2013	Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I4685	Rossville
  Last Modified	26 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Paul Matyak,   b. 1883, Moravia ,   d. 12 Jun 1958, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Marie Lucy Dolezilek Matyak,   b. 1 Dec 1894, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 8 May 1992, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 97 years)
  Married	19 Mar 1918
  Documents		Marriage- Dolezilek, Mary-Matyak, Paul Miss Mary Dolezilek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dolezilek, and Mr. Paul Matyak of Carter, S. Dakota, were married Tuesday.
  Family ID	F728	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Genevieve Clare Grace Matyak,   b. 23 May 1925, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 7 Aug 1996, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 71 years)
  Married	26 Jul 1945	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Paul Joseph Matyak,   b. 24 Apr 1947, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas ,   d. 8 Aug 1996, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 49 years) + 2. Richard Matyak   3. Dorothy Ann Matyak Barnes Fastrup + 4. Roxann M Matyak Dreasher Fath   5. Edward Frank Matyak + 6. Monica Grace Matyak Steiner,   b. 2 Mar 1970,   d. 10 Aug 2013, Colorado  (Age 43 years)
  Documents		Anniversary- Matyak, Paul and Genevieve 1 Matyak Couple To Celebrate 45th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Genevieve Matyak will be honored for their 45th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, July 28th, at the American Legion in Rossville. A reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. with a dance following at 9 p.m. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Hosts for the occasion will be their children: Paul J. Matyak, Ed Matyak, Dorothy Barnes, Roxie Fath, Topeka; Rick Matyak, Delia; Monica Matyak, Lawrence; and families. Paul Matyak and Genevieve Grace were married July 26th, 1945, at Sacred Heart Church and made their home in Delia. They started their own auto repair business, Matyak's Garage, in 1945. Paul worked as an auto mechanic and Genevieve handled all the accounting and record keeping for the business and customers. He recently retired after 45 years of service to the Delia community. She is still employed as treasurer of the Delia City Council. The Matyak's have nine grandchildren.
  		Anniversary- Matyak, Paul and Genevieve 2 Genevieve and Paul Matyak Paul and Genevieve Matyak, Delia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. July 23 in the Community Building in Delia. It will be hosted by their children and their families, Paul J. Matyak, Delia; Ed and Kathy Matyak, Topeka; Dorothy Barnes and Eldon Fastrup, Topeka; Roxie and David Fath, Tecumseh; Rick and Melody Matyak, Delia; and Monica and Jay Steiner, Olathe. The couple have nine grandchildren. Paul Frank Matyak and Genevieve Clare Grace were married July 26, 1945, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Mr. Matyak, who owned and operated Matyak’s Garage in Delia, retired after 45 years of service. Mrs. Matyak was bookkeeper for Matyak’s Garage for approximately 45 years and was Delia city treasurer or 19 years.
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2018 14:20:29
  Family ID	F3917	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Buried - 18 Mar 2013 - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Matyak, Paul F. 1 PAUL F. MATYAK Paul Frank Matyak, 93, formerly of Delia, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Clare Bridge in Topeka. He was born March 18, 1919, on the family farm near Carter, S.D., the son of Paul and Marie Lucy Dolezilek Matyak. He graduated from Curlew School in South Dakota. After school he worked on the family farm until 1937 when he moved to Delia. When he arrived in Delia at the age of 18, he started work as the manager of the Farmers Elevator, which was owned by his uncle, Frank Matyak. In 1939, after moving the rest of the family from South Dakota, Paul’s dad purchased the Delia Lumber Co., next to the elevator. Paul became the manager of the lumber yard, working in both of these positions until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 20, 1942. His military career took him from Fort Leavenworth to Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., before he was shipped overseas. His unit embarked to England on Sept. 13, 1944, having served in the European Theater, which took him to Holland and then on to Germany. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge towards the end of the war in 1945. He journeyed back across the ocean on the Queen Mary and arrived in New York City on July 2, 1945, returning to Delia on July 11, 1945, which was just two weeks before his wedding. Paul was honorably discharged from the Army at San Luis Obispo, Calif., on Oct. 21, 1945. His military awards included the American Service Medal, World War Il Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart. Paul married Genevieve C. Grace on July 26, 1945 in Delia. In that same year, Paul and Genevieve bought their first home and a building on Main Street in Delia, where he started his business, Matyak’s Garage. Paul and Genevieve were married 51 years and raised six children: Paul J., Edward, Dorothy, Roxann, Richard, and Monica. He retired from Matyak’s Garage in 1990 after 45 years in the business. Paul was a man of the upmost integrity and stuck to his moral grounds no matter the subject. He was not afraid to voice his opinion. Many friends and customers will remember stopping by Matyak’s Garage and discussing the news topics of the day. There are many memories of Paul helping neighbors or friends in need, anytime day or night. Paul and Genevieve shared many wonderful memories with friends including dances at the Bohemian Hall, where often their dancing would make others stop and stand back to watch. Paul and Genevieve appreciated their many great memories with their friends of so many years. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve and son, Paul J. in August 1996, his parents, two brothers: Frank and Joe Matyak. He is survived by five children, Ed (Kathy) Matyak, and Dorothy (Eldon) Fastrup of Topeka, Roxie (David) Fath of Tecumseh, Rick (Melody) Matyak of Delia, Monica (Jay) Steiner of Olathe; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lydia Anderson of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service with military honors was held Monday, March 18, at Czech- Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Czech-Moravian Cemetery Association, 14721 NW 86th, Rossville, KS 66533. Penwell-Gabel Parker- Price Chapel, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements.
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  		Obituary- Matyak, Paul F. 3 Paul Frank Matyak Paul Frank Matyak, 93, formerly of Delia, passed away March 14, 2013, at Clare Bridge in Topeka. He was born March 18, 1919, on the family farm near Carter, S.D., the son of Paul and Marie Lucy (Dolezilek) Matyak. He graduated from Curlew School in South Dakota. After school he worked on the family farm until 1937 when he moved to Delia. When he arrived in Delia at the age of 18, he started work as the manager of the Farmers Elevator, which was owned by his uncle, Frank Matyak. In 1939, after moving the rest of the family from South Dakota, Paul’s dad purchased the Delia Lumber Co., next to the elevator. Paul became the manager of the lumberyard, working in both of these positions until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 20,1942. His military career took him from Fort Leavenworth, to Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., before he was shipped overseas. His unit embarked to England on Sept. 13,1944, having served in the European Theater, which took him to Holland and then on to Germany. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge toward the end of the war in 1945. He journeyed back across the ocean on the Queen Mary and arrived in New York City on July 2,1945, returning to Delia, on July 11,1945, just two weeks before his wedding. Paul was honorably discharged from the Army at San Luis Obispo, Calif., on Oct. 21,1945. His military awards included the American Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart. Paul married Genevieve C. Grace on July 26,1945, in Delia. In that same year, Paul and Genevieve bought their first home and a building on Main Street in Delia, where he started his business, Matyak’s Garage. Paul and Genevieve were married 51 years and raised six children, Paul J., Edward, Dorothy, Roxann, Richard, and Monica. He retired from Matyak’s Garage in 1990 after 45 years in the business. Paul was a man of the upmost integrity and stuck to his moral grounds no matter the subject. He was not afraid to voice his opinion. Many friends and customers will remember stopping by Matyak’s Garage and discussing the news topics of the day. There are many memories of Paul helping neighbors or friends in need, any time day or night. Paul and Genevieve shared many wonderful memories with friends including dances at the Bohemian Hall, where often their dancing would make others stop and stand back to watch. Paul and Genevieve appreciated their many great memories with their friends of so many years. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve and son, Paul J. in August 1996; his parents; two brothers, Frank and Joe Matyak. He is survived by five children, Ed Matyak and wife Kathy, and Dorothy Fastrup and husband Eldon, all of Topeka, Roxie Fath and husband David of Tecumseh, Rick Matyak and wife Melody of Delia, Monica Steiner and husband Jay of Olathe; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lydia Anderson of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service with military honors was held March 18 at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to Czech-Moravian Cemetery Association, 14721 NW 86th, Rossville, KS 66533.
  		Obituary- Matyak, Paul F. 4 Paul Frank Matyak Paul Frank Matyak, 93, formerly of Delia, KS, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Clare Bridge in Topeka. He was born March 18, 1919 on the family farm near Carter, SD, the son of Paul and Marie Lucy (Dolezilek) Matyak. He graduated from Curlew School in South Dakota. After school he worked on the family farm until 1937 when he moved to Delia, KS. When he arrived in Delia at the age of 18, he started work as the manager of the Farmers Elevator, which was owned by his uncle, Frank Matyak. In 1939, after moving the rest of the family from South Dakota, Paul’s dad purchased the Delia Lumber Co., next to the elevator. Paul became the manager of the lumber yard, working in both of these positions until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 20, 1942. His military career took him from Fort Leavenworth, KS to Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort Leonard Wood, MO before he was shipped overseas. His unit embarked to England on September 13, 1944 having served in the European Theater, which took him to Holland and then on to Germany. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge towards the end of the war in 1945. He journeyed back across the ocean on the Queen Mary and arrived in New York City on July 2, 1945, returning to Delia, KS on July 11, 1945 (which was just two weeks before his wedding). Paul was honorably discharged from the Army at San Luis Obispo, CA on October 21, 1945. His military awards included the American Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart. Paul married Genevieve C. Grace on July 26, 19,45 in Delia, KS. In that same year, Paul and Genevieve bought their first home and a building on Main Street in Delia, where he started his business, “Matyak's Garage”. Paul and Genevieve were married 51 years and raised six children: Paul J., Edward, Dorothy, Roxann, Richard, and Monica. He retired from Matyak’s Garage in 1990 after 45 years in the business. Paul was a man of the upmost integrity and stuck to his moral grounds no matter the subject. He was not afraid to voice his opinion. Many friends and customers will remember stopping by Matyak’s Garage and discussing the news topics of the day. There are many memories of Paul helping neighbors or friends in need, anytime day or night. Paul and Genevieve shared many wonderful memories with friends including dances at the Bohemian Hall, where often their dancing would make others stop and stand back to watch. Paul and Genevieve appreciated their many great memories with their friends of so many years. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve and son, Paul J. in August 1996; his parents; two brothers, Frank and Joe Matyak. He is survived by five children, Ed (Kathy) Matyak, and Dorothy (Eldon) Fastrup of Topeka, Roxie (David) Fath of Tecumseh, Rick (Melody) Matyak of Delia, Monica (Jay) Steiner of Olathe; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lydia Anderson of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. Paul will lie in state from 3-8 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 4:30-6:00 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2013 at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, North of Rossville, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Czech-Moravian Cemetery Association, 14721 NW 86th, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
  		Birthday- Matyak, Paul Happy Birthday! Paul F. Matyak Paul F. Matyak, Delia, will celebrate his 90th birthday on March 18 with his family. Paul owned and operated the Matyak's Garage in Delia for over 45 years. Cards may be sent to him at 1139 SW Frazier, Topeka, KS 66604. Happy Birthday, Dad We love you, Ed, Dorothy, Roxie, Rick, Monica, and families Paul F. Matyak Paul F. Maytak of Delia will celebrate his 90th birthday March 18, 2009, with his family. Paul owned and operated Matyak's Garage in Delia for more than 45 years. Cards may be sent to him at 1139 SW Frazier, Topeka, KS 66604. Happy birthday, dad. We love you. -Ed, Dorothy, Roxie, Rick, Monica and families.