Eugene Machu

Eugene Thomas Machu, age 70, of Taylor passed away on Friday, December 11 ^th with his loving family by his side.

Eugene Thomas Machu was born to Albin E. Machu and Vlasta (Kovar) Machu on September 4, 1950. Eugene graduated from Granger High Scholl and attended Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas. He was a tool and die maker for over 28 years at Westinghouse and Intercraft Industries.

Eugene married Rose Finn on June 9, 1973 and they were blessed with two children, Tracy and Michael. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, collecting antiques, and vacationing with his family.

Eugene is preceded in death by his parents Albin and Vlasta Machu, In laws Clarence and Lina Finn, Brother in laws Richard Finn and Gerald Schmale, and great-niece Morgan Jones.

Eugene is survived by his wife Rose Machu, daughter Tracy Machu, son Michael Machu and wife Destinee. He is also survived by sisters Rubie Loessin (Leslie), Marie Ann Ripple (Henry), Angeline Malicoat, Sharon Mikulec (TJ), Debbie Haag (Larry), Sandy Strmiska (Clement), and brothers Albin Machu (Elaine) and Marvin Machu (Barbara), his wife’s sisters Linda Schmale, Betty Jones (Ron), and Darlene Warwick (Elvin), and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family expresses their deep appreciation to Kindred Hospice of Georgetown, especially nurse Marci, Rev. James Hejl of Taylor Brethren Church, and all loving friends and family members who kept in touch through phone calls, texts, and prayers.

Due to COVID, the family has requested a private memorial service and memorials may be made to the Machu Cemetery or Taylor Brethren Church.