Charles Cmajdalka

Charles Lambert Cmajdalka was born in Houston, TX on September 27, 1941 to the late Arnold Cmajdalka and Evelyn Burger. Charles passed away at his residence on September 13, 2025 after a lengthy illness, only 17 days after his wife Rose passed away. Charles is survived by son Corey Cmajdalka of Sargent, TX; daughter Rachel Macha and husband Mark of East Bernard, TX; granddaughter Marissa Korenek and husband Jonah of Rosenberg, TX, along with great-granddaughter Theresa; sister Betty Hathorn and husband Jim; nephew Brent Hathorn, wife Anna and daughter Brooke; nephew Lane Hathorn, wife Shelby and sons Tucker and Tanner; and lastly Flash his kitty cat. Charles was preceded in death by Rose Marie Cmajdalka, his wife of 63 years, father Arnold Cmajdalka and mother Evelyn Burger. Charles grew up in Columbus, TX before moving to Rosenberg, TX. After his father had a serious illness, Charles started working during high school to support the family. Charles worked for Lamar Consolidated School District and finally retired after over 30 years of service. While working at LCISD, he also worked odd jobs, mainly pouring concrete, to provide for his family. After retiring, Charles continued working on his farm, which he truly loved. Charles’ pride and joy was the farm in Flatonia. He tended his large garden of watermelons, potatoes, and squash which provided a bounty that was shared with everyone he knew. He spent countless days there tending the garden, feeding the birds, deer hunting, watching wildlife from the back porch, trimming trails, tending to deer feeders, “harvesting dirt,” and searching for unusual rocks, fossils, and arrowheads. In addition to his garden at Flatonia, he tended to his garden at home and was always found working in his shop. Charles enjoyed attending gun and hunting shows and made no one a stranger. He was never one to pass up a side of the road treasure, a Whataburger sandwich, a bag of popcorn, or an apple pie. He enjoyed looking at the funnies (cartoons) in the newspaper and sharing the best ones with his granddaughter, Marissa. He loved sharing stories, neat rocks, and trips to the farm with Marissa and her husband, Jonah and visiting with great-granddaughter Theresa. To them, he was Popo. Every summer, Popo and Marissa could be found doing their annual back to school breakfast and their Aldi snack run. He was a very hard working man. There was no task too small when it came to those he loved. Whether it was lending a hand or picking potatoes for hours on his hands and knees in the summer heat, he did it with love. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Texas Parks and Wildlife. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the wonderful staff at Right at Home “In Home Care and Assistance”. Both parents received care above and beyond during their recent illnesses.

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Charles Cmajdalka

September 27, 1941 - September 13, 2025