Arthur PODJAN

1 DEC 1928 - 5 MAY 2016

• BIRTH: 1 DEC 1928, Benton Harbor, Michigan
• DEATH: 5 MAY 2016, Benton Harbor, Michigan

• MARRIAGE: 29 OCT 1949, Benton Harbor, Berrian, MI

1.  Daniel A PODJAN

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[N19832] Arthur Podjan

Birth 1 Dec 1928
Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI

Death 5 May 2016 (aged 87)
Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI

Burial
North Shore Memory Gardens
Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan
Memorial ID 162239974

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Arthur Podjan, 87, son of the late Henry & Mary Rothler Podjan was born December 1, 1928 in Benton Harbor, Michigan and passed away passed away May 5, 2016 at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Arthur proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1947. Arthur Podjan & Rosalyn Mucia were married on October 29, 1949 at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Arthur was employed with Whirlpool Corp. for forty-three years and also worked for Sears as a garage mechanic. Arthur loved to watch old western movies and to dance, especially the polka. He played for the Whirlpool softball team and was an avid U of M fan. His favorite times were spent with his family. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosalyn Podjan; four children, Michael (Lora) Podjan Sr. of Holland, MI, Daniel (Carol) Podjan of Sarasota, FL, Marianne (Richard) Willming of St. Joseph, MI and Larry (Sonja) Podjan of Watervliet, MI; nine grandchildren, Christie, Michael II, Matthew, Jennifer, Staci, Andrew, Ashley, David and Joshua; thirteen great-grandchildren and two dear friends Edward Palma and Bill Rauh. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Mary Rothler Podjan; three sisters and two brothers. Friends may visit with the family from 10 AM until 11 AM at the church. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on May 10, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 E. Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph, with Pastor Glenn Rosenbaum officiating. A private burial will take place at North Shore Memory Gardens at a later date.