Craig Ellis HAMBIDGE

5 FEB 1916 - 30 JAN 2014

• BIRTH: 5 FEB 1916, Otterbein, Benton County, Indiana
• BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 30 JAN 2014, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 27 JUN 1942, St Hedwig, South Bend, Indiana

1.  Jean Marie HAMBIDGE
2.  Timothy Joseph HAMBIDGE
3.  Richard John HAMBIDGE
4.  Jane Ann HAMBIDGE
5.  William Raymond HAMBIDGE
6.  Mary Helen HAMBIDGE
7.  James Craig HAMBIDGE

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Craig Ellis Hambidge was born in Feb. 5 1916 in Benton County, Indiana the son of Charles Raymond Hambidge (June 29,1887-Sept.9,1950) and Nellie May Dunwoody(Dec.8,1883-Oct 15,1962). Craig grew up farming with his family outside Montmorenci, Indiana. After graduating from Purdue in 1938, he went on to work for Oliver Plow in South Bend and then moved to the Bendix Corporation. My parents met at Bendix where my mother was a nurse. The family story... my father saw my mother come into the plant one day and was sure after that he had "something in his eye". So my mother dutifully examined his eyes. The rest is history. On June 27, 1942 he married the former Dorothea Margaritta Piechorowska the daughter of Wladyslaw (William) and Stanislawa (Hosinski) Piechorowski in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Six children were born to this union; William Raymond (January 19, 1944), Mary Helen (June 6,1945), James Craig (November 17, !950), Timothy Joseph, Jane Ann (September 12, 1952 to December 6, 1952), Richard John (January 18, 1957) and Richard John (January 31, 1959). They live happily in retirement in South Bend. Compliments of: Jean Marie Hambidge Malone (10/18/2006)

Craig E. Hambidge
Feb. 5, 1916 - Jan. 30, 2014
SOUTH BEND - Craig E. Hambidge, 97, was born in Otterbein, Indiana to Charles Raymond and Nellie Mae (Dunwoody) Hambidge. He was the youngest of three children who have all preceded him, his brother Theron and his sister Shirley. Craig grew up on the family farm in Benton County. He was a three - sport athlete and graduated from Montmorenci High School in 1934. Craig went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1938. On June 27, 1942 he married Dorothy Piechorowski, who preceded Craig on February 15, 2011. They had seven children of whom 6 survive: William (Bert), Mary Haggard (John), James ( Sherie), Jeanne Malone (James), Timothy (Kathy), and Richard (Kandie). Their daughter, Jane Ann preceded her parents. Craig was the proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Craig 's engineering career began at Oliver Plow. He moved on to the Bendix Corporation and retired after almost 40 years. While at Bendix he was President of the Management Club. A strong believer in giving back to the community, Craig was an active volunteer. He worked with the Boy Scouts at Holy Cross Church, the YMCA, St. Joseph Hospital, and the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Craig was a member of Holy Cross Parish for over 60 years. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held there on Monday, February 3rd at 10 am 1020 N. Wilber Street. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon to 4:00pm on Sunday, February 2nd in the Kaniewski Funeral Home 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a rosary will be offered at 2:00pm. The family would like to thank Carol Tegel, Craig's special friend, who has been a great comfort to him. Contributions in memory of Craig Hambidge may be made to Holy Cross Church or the American Cancer Society . To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 1, 2014

[N21493] As is obvious by the photo, my parent's wedding day June 27, 1942. They were married at St. Hedwig's . The wedding breakfast was held at the LaSalle hotel I believe. As was the custom in that era an afternoon reception was held at my Aunt Marion and Uncle Ted's home on West Washington St. where this photo was taken.
Source Jean Marie Hambidge Malone 10-17-2006