Edward James Zalmanek

Edward James Zalmanek was born in Austin County, Texas, on September 21,1942, and passed away peacefully in Bryan, Texas, at the age of 84 on November 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Henry Zalmanek and Vlasta Ann Hubnenak Zalmanek, and sister Florence Zalmanek. He is survived by his sisters, Joan and Nancy; wife, Geraldine of 63 years; children, Jerry and Tina; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

James graduated from the University of Houston and owned Bryan Fuel Injection until he retired. He loved being outdoors in nature, often hunting and fishing. He really loved taking pictures and especially showing them to anyone and everyone! One would often hear him listening to polka music and classic country and western music, and watching old western movies, the weather channel, and Fox News. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends, including “Mollie B” cruises, casino trips, and road trips to Colorado for peaches in the late summer and to the Texas Valley for oranges in the late fall. Those friends and family who were lucky enough to receive peaches and oranges can still taste them! Yum.

The family would like to send out a special thanks to Marie Sarver for helping take care of him during his final years. We would also like to thank the staff at Broadmore Court in Bryan for making the last place he lived a true home. Lastly, we would like to thank Vital Caring Hospice for comforting him during his last days.

The visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the evening between 6pm and 8pm. He will be laid to rest in the Frydek St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Austin County, Texas, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10am.