John Richard WOJTYSIAK

2 MAY 1925 - 13 JUN 2009

• BIRTH: 2 MAY 1925, South Bend, St. Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 13 JUN 2009, St Joseph Regional Med. Center, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 12 OCT 1946, St Joseph County, IN

1. +Robert WOJTYSIAK
2.  John R WOJTYSIAK
3.  Kathleen WOJTYSIAK
4.  Linda WOJTYSIAK
5.  Patricia WOJTYSIAK
6.  Mary WOJTYSIAK
7.  Ann Marie WOJTYSIAK
8.  Susan Suzie WOJTYSIAK
9.  Cindi WOJTYSIAK
10.  Michael WOJTYSIAK

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[N18074] John R. Wojtysiak
South Bend Tribune (IN) | 13 June 2009
May 2, 1925 - June 10, 2009

MISHAWAKA - John Richard Wojtysiak, 84, quietly passed away June 10 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Indiana. Born May 2, 1925 to Leon and Katarzyna (Przybyke) Wojtysiak of Edwardsburg, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, two brothers and a grandchild. Was married on October 12, 1946 to the Love of his life, Lorraine A. Blankert who went before him on October 25, 1993. Surviving are nine children, John R. (Barbara) Wojtysiak of Sunset Beach, NC, Kathleen Leuthold of South Bend, Linda (Fred) McCuistion of San Angelo, TX, Robert (Patricia) Wojtysiak of Bristol, IN, Mary (Robert) Bagley of South Bend, Annmarie Butterworth of South Bend, Susie Moran of Lima, OH, Cindy (Jeffrey) Misiano of Mishawaka, and Michael Wojtysiak of Mishawaka; 24 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. John was Farm Manager at Saint Francis Farms for 47 years retiring in 1990. He also was a farm seed distributor and trusted advisor to many local farmers. He served in WWII in the United States Navy, participated in the invasion of Normandy, Philippines, Iwo Jima and the occupation of Tokyo, Japan. John was a true American, a kind and caring man.Family and friends may visit on Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 8 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, where a Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bavo Catholic Church, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, with Military Rites by VFW Post 360/American Legion Post 161 Burial Team.In lieu of flowers the family requests that Memorial contributions be made to Camp Millhouse Inc, 25600 Kelly Rd., South Bend, IN 46614. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
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Deceased
Name John Richard Wojtysiak
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 13 Jun 2009
Event Place Indiana, United States
Residence Place Mishawaka
Gender Male
Age 84
Occupation Farm Manager, Farmers
Birth Date 02 May 1925
Death Date 10 Jun 2009
Death Place South Bend, Indiana
Burial Place Mishawaka
Newspaper South Bend Tribune

Spouse and Children
Katarzyna Przybyke Wife Female
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