Obituaries

August 15, 1925 to October 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Algird J. "Al" Gudas, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 12:46 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, with his family by his side.

He was born Aug. 15, 1925 in Foley, AL to the late Joseph and Antonia Arndt Gudas. He married Erica A. Austin Nov. 20, 1954 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Nancy (William) Schambers, Daughter
Carol (Charles) Blink, Daughter
Linda (Todd) Oman, Daughter
Kenneth (Louise) Gudas, Son
Eric Gudas, Son
Mary (John) Burchfield, Daughter
Arthur (Margaret) Gudas, Son
Albert (Cindy) Gudas, Son
Pamela (Chad) Huber, Daughter
Erica (Alberto) Holguin, Daughter
Lori (Mark) Pajeau, Daughter
Susan Gudas, Daughter
Amy (Kyle) Burgess, Daughter
41 Grandchildren
Over 25 Great Grandchildren
Johanna C. Gudas, Sister
Mildred E. Redweik, Sister
Edwina M. Martin, Sister
Mary M. (Jim) Perry, Sister
Edmund E. (Patty) Gudas, Brother
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Gudas graduated from Winamac High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski and Fulton counties. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized at age 90. He was a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His wish for his family was "to have good health and happiness; to work hard and love each other." He will be dearly missed by those who love him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Quilts of Valor, Future Farmers of America at Winamac High School, or St. Luke Lutheran Church.