Walter KOCZWARA

23 FEB 1921 - 27 NOV 2008

• BIRTH: 23 FEB 1921, Tuscola County, Michigan
• DEATH: 27 NOV 2008, Holy Cross Sanctuary, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 16 JUN 1953, Pontiac, Oakland, MI

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[N33753] Walter Koczwara

BIRTH 23 Feb 1921
Tuscola County, Michigan

DEATH 27 Nov 2008 (aged 87)
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

BURIAL
Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN
MEMORIAL ID31857744 ·

WALTER KOCZWARA
Feb. 23, 1921 - Nov. 27, 2008

MISHAWAKA - Walter Koczwara, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008, in the Holy Cross Sanctuary, South Bend, IN, with his loving family at his bedside. Walter was born on February 23, 1921 in Tuscola County, MI, to the late Stanley and Anna (Wardzala) Koczwara. Walter married the former Pearl Davis on June 16, 1953, in Pontiac, MI. Walter and Pearl shared 55 years of love and commitment to each other. Surviving Walter is his wife, Pearl and their daughter, Vicki (Arthur) Schroeder of Mishawaka. Walter was a loving and caring grandfather to three grandsons, Michael, Jim and Mark Schroeder of Mishawaka. Also surviving is a brother, Edward (Virginia) Koczwara of Waterford, MI; and a sister, Mary Fifield of Virginia. A son, Walter Alan Koczwara preceded Walter in death, along with five sisters, Lucy, Josie, Jenny, Stella and Irene, and a brother, Steve. Walter served his country during World War II in the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge in April 1946. After the service, Walter worked as a farm laborer. Walter was an active member of the Post #508 in Illiopolis, IL. He was also a member of the American Legion. Walter and Pearl were also members of the St. Pius X Catholic Church, Granger. Walter and Pearl enjoyed dancing to Polka music. Walter was also know to "cut a rug" to the music that his grandsons listen to today. He also liked to fish for a hobby and enjoyed watching wildlife from his window. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N.
Main St., Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, December 2 with one hour visitation prior at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN. Burial is to follow the service at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of
Indiana, 911 E. 86th St. Suite #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Published in the South Bend Tribune on 11/30/2008
Left by C & Y Zinn-Haines on 2 Aug 2012