Eugene Edward KARCZEWSKI

26 SEP 1930 - 28 MAY 2020

• BIRTH: 26 SEP 1930, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 28 MAY 2020, South Bbed, IN

• MARRIAGE: 23 APR 1955, St Joseph Cty, In

1. +Victor Benjamin KARCZEWSKI
2. +Christine KARCZEWSKI
3. +Emilia Debra KARCZEWSKI

• MARRIAGE: 14 JUN 1996, St Joseph Cty, In

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[N24511] Eugene E Karczewski
September 26, 1930 - May 28, 2020

South Bend - Eugene E Karczewski, 89, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Healthwin Nursing Facility. Gene was born September 26, 1930 in South Bend to the late Eleanor (Wisniewski) Karczewski. On April 23, 1955 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Gene married his loving wife Emily (Bilinski) Karczewski, she preceded him in death on March 21, 1994. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Walter, Ervin and Edward Karczewski. Left to cherish the memory of Gene include his children, Victor (Judie Mengel) Karczewski of South Bend, Emmy Ettl of Mishawaka, and Christine Harsh of Valparaiso; grandchildren, Andrew Ettl, Mia (Danyal) Kareem, Adam Ettl, Katie (Pat Skelton) Harsh, Megan Harsh, Frank Karczewski, Maggie Karczewski, Rose Karczewski, Elizabeth Karczewski; great-granddaughter, Sefia Kareem; as well as many nieces and nephews. Gene and his wife Emily were lifelong residents of South Bend and resided on Marquette Avenue for many years. In addition to working at South Bend Toy, Singers, Studebaker, and South Bend Water Works he considered himself lucky to be hired at Bendix where he worked over 30 years until retiring in 1985. He and Emily were property managers; their rental properties allowed them to befriend people from all over the world. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Bowlers Country Club and the American Legion Post # 357. One of his many joys was being an usher for over 35 years at Notre Dame Stadium, Gate 11. He also enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and was an avid fisherman. Gene loved spending time with his grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday, June 1, 2020 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, where he was a parishioner for many years. A burial and celebration of life will be held at a safer date. St. Joseph Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorial Contributions may be made Beacon Children’s Hospital, 615 N. Michigan, South Bend, IN 46601 or St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center, 1511 LaPorte Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net