He was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late Joseph & Adela Dobrava Vasut. He retired from the Food & Drug Administration after 30 years of service. Mr. Vasut had a strong Catholic faith and attended Saint Edward Catholic Church. He was a fun-loving jokester, loved to make people laugh, and made a lasting impression on everyone he met. His passions included yardwork, collecting ferns from different states, traveling, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Hollub, and grandson, David DeMassey.
Mr. Vasut is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Billy Vasut; four children, Debbie Vasut (Don Rogers), Theresa Stevenson (Jeff), Suzanne Beller, and John Vasut (Maggie); and nine grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Stevenson, Alyssa DeMassey, Kelsey and Korey Beller, Jane, Joseph, Jennifer, and Joy Vasut.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 1 at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and also on Monday, April 2 at Saint Edward Catholic Church from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.
The Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 2 at Saint Edward Catholic Church at 2:00 pm with Father Dan Reehill officiating.
A Graveside Service at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Schulenburg, Texas, to be held Wednesday, April 4th at 2 pm.
