Gerald Jerry BARTKOWIAK

28 APR 1929 - 21 OCT 2022

• BIRTH: 28 APR 1929, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 21 OCT 2022, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 5 DEC 1953, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Karen BARTKOWIAK
2.  Kathy BARTKOWIAK

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[N33420] Gerald J. Bartkowiak
April 28, 1929 - October 21, 2022

Mishawaka - Gerald J. Bartkowiak, 93, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Gerald was born April 28, 1929 in South Bend, to the late Casimer and Sophia (Brzezniak) Bartkowiak. He married his loving wife, Margaret (Wroblewski) Bartkowiak, she preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Elaine (Roman) Stodolny; brothers, Norman Bartkowiak and Joseph P. Barnes. Left to cherish the memory of Gerald are his daughters, Kathy & Karen Bartkowiak; his nieces, Susan (Rich) Pusztai, Anne (Mark) Maron, Christine (Paul) Barnes-Carlson; nephews, Kenneth (Barb) Bartkowiak, Bryan (Lorraine) Chojnacki, Larry (Karen) Chojnacki. Gerald honorably served in the United States Navy from 1947-1951. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Gerald enjoyed playing the piano, tennis, reading, and working part time at ND Eck Pavilion. The family would like to thank Pamellah Owilli, the Beloved Home Care family, and Caring Cove Hospice for the excellent care and compassion they provided. Visitation will be 9:00am to 10:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial Celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, 56405 Mayflower Rd., South Bend, IN 46619, Caring Cove Hospice, 3120 N. Home St., Mishawaka, IN 46545, or Beloved Home Care, 12253 Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka, IN 46545. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.