Norbert Turk TURCZYNSKI

7 JUL 1934 - 28 APR 2019

• BIRTH: 7 JUL 1934, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 28 APR 2019, Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 4 MAY 1963, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Susan Marie TURCZYNSKI

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[N6966] Norbert “Turk” Turczynski
July 7, 1934 - April 28, 2019

New Carlisle - Norbert E. Turczynski, known as Turk to most, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Memorial Hospital. Norbert was born July 7, 1934 in South Bend, to John Turczynski and Blanche (Michalski) Turczynski. Norbert was preceded in death his parents and 10 siblings. On May 4th, 1963 in South Bend, Norbert married the love of his life Barbara Ann (VanDeWalle) Turczynski. She survives along with children, John Green, Cheryl (John) Babcock, Susan (Todd) Kulczar, and Mary (Tim) Huff; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson expected in June. Turk honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After serving his country, he went on to serve his community as a South Bend Police Officer for 41 years. Turk was a member of the FOP and American Legion and a Parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling and trips to the casino. Turk’s main love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Rosary prayed at 4:00pm. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:00am, Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at St. Stanislaus Kostka, on Tulip Road in New Carlisle. Entombment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Garden. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.