Edgar “Ed” Carl Podzemny Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on November 8th, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Ed was born June 8, 1949, to Edgar & Dorothy May Podzemny. As a lifelong resident of Amarillo, he attended St. Joseph’s School, Price College, and Canyon High, excelling in football and basketball. He graduated from West Texas State University with a degree in Business and went on to become a successful entrepreneur in the oil & gas industry for more than 40 years. The highlight of Ed’s career was the creation of TEEMS, a business he envisioned would unite his family in continuing his legacy.
Ed had a charismatic presence that drew people in and led by example as a respected mentor to countless young men. He was a person of integrity, known for “telling it like it is,” with a tough exterior and a heart of gold.
Throughout his life, Ed was a master of all trades and often used his endless talents to the benefit of others. He enjoyed and excelled in a wide variety of sports including racquetball, golf, hunting, and fishing. He also loved music, grilling, cooking, and gardening. Raising cattle was a lifelong passion, an interest he shared with his beloved cousin, Donna Myatt, until the final days of his life.
Ed is survived by his wife, Teresa, of over 40 years, his son Edgar Carl Podzemny III & wife Kelly, his daughter Elizabeth Podzemny & husband Lewis Marshall, his son Matt Podzemny & wife Sarah, his daughter Suzanne Podzemny & fiancée Ella Bardin, 6 grandchildren, a brother Richard Podzemny & wife Lea, a brother Mike Podzemny & wife Carmen, his mother-in-law Dr. Deann Merchant, and scores of beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at 202 Banks Amarillo, TX 79124 at 5:00 pm. A viewing will be available from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 10th, 2022. Arrangements have been made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
Best friend, someone you could always count on. One of the really good people ever to grace this planet.
My prayers of peace and comfort are for
your family.
My prayers of peace and comfort are for
your family.
Thank you. We feel those prayers.
Please accept my personal condolences.
I also want you to know that the Alumni Group for Price Memorial College/High School, St. Mary’s Academy and Alamo Catholic High School have been notified.
Prayers of peace and comfort for you.
Ed was such a great guy. I’m so glad I got to see and talk to him from time to time. So sorry for your loss Teresa and family!! More than 40 years of marriage! Wow! What a blessing!
I worked with Ed for many years in the oil & gas business and he always came through with what he promised!!
That was the Podz that I knew. You could always count on him
What a treasure.
Teresa and family, we have so many great memories of Ed as his cousins, being at his parents home and May Family gatherings. We are so thankful to Ed, you and your children for hosting our last May Cousins Reunion. Ed is now with the Lord, his parents and many others, having passed on, that love him dearly.
Prayers and love to you all.
Teresa & family, many fond memories of you, Eddie and the kids. Prayers to all of you and you are in our thoughts!