David MACKOWIAK

14 MAY 1950 - 1 OCT 2020

• BIRTH: 14 MAY 1950, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 1 OCT 2020, Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 20 NOV 1973, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Jason MACKOWIAK

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[N25645] David A. Mackowiak
May 14, 1950 - October 1, 2020

South Bend - David A. Mackowiak, 70, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Dave was born May 14, 1950 in South Bend to the late Clement and Mary Jane (Borlik) Mackowiak. Left to cherish the memory of Dave is his loving wife of nearly 47 years Veronique “Ronnie” (Rousculp) Mackowiak of South Bend; along with their son, Jason (Lisa) Mackowiak and grandson, Luke of Rolling Prairie, IN; brothers, Mike (Judy) Mackowiak of Fort Wayne, IN, and Dennis (Donna) Mackowiak of Harleysville, PA; 13 nephews; 11 nieces; and many dear family members. In 1998 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago Dave’s wife Ronnie lovingly donated a kidney to him, which extended his life for 22 years. Dave was an avid fisherman and member of the Michiana Bass Anglers Tournament Series, where he won 1st place in a tournament. He worked for South Bend Waste Water Treatment for 27 years, and received a key to the City of South Bend from Mayor Pete for his years of service. In Dave’s younger years he enjoyed body building at Dave’s Gym in South Bend. He was a lover of all animals and enjoyed watching the wildlife outside. His greatest love was spending time with his family, and especially his grandson Luke. Friends and family are invited to visit from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, Mayflower Rd. Memorial Contributions may be made to a Kidney Foundation. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net