Walter Joseph PODEMSKI

27 MAY 1949 - 29 OCT 2008

• BIRTH: 27 MAY 1949, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: Nemorial-Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 29 OCT 2008, South Bend, IN

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[N7347] Walter Joseph Podemski
May 27, 1949 - Oct. 29, 2008

SOUTH BEND - Walter Joseph Podemski, 59, of South Bend, passed away at 1 PM Wednesday, October 29, in his home. He retired as Sergeant in 1994 from the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department after 21 years of service. Walter was born on May 27, 1949, in South Bend, to Walter and Alice (Nadonly) Podemski and was a lifelong resident. He was married to Mary (Johnsonbaugh) Podemski, who preceded him in death on July 18, 2002. Mr. Podemski is survived by two sisters, Janice K. (Merle) Borton of South Bend and Susan P. Podemski of Locust Grove, Georgia; and three nephews, Martin Borton and Scott Borton both of South Bend and Wayne (Christy) Borton of Wintersville, NC; a niece, Korin Epps of Streamwood, IL; and several grand nieces and nephews. Walter graduated from Riley High School, South Bend in 1967. After his induction into the force in 1973, he received the following commendations from the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department: attempting to save a drowning victim, April 1981; arrest of sex offenders, August 1982 and apprehension of burglars, September 1989. Masonic services will be held at 6:15 PM Monday, November 3, in Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, where memorial services will follow. Friends may visit with the family from 4 PM until time of services. Contributions in memory of Walter Joseph Podemski may be made to American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
South Bend Tribune 11/2/2008