Submitted by: Dan Rich

Ronald E. Cholasinski

Aug. 10,1933 - Jan. 17, 2003

South Bend Tribune 1/22/2003

Ronald E. Cholasinski, 69, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2003, in Redington Shores, FL. Mr. Cholasinski was born on August 10, 1933, in South Bend, to William and Hildegarde (Schultz) Cholasinski. He retired from Allied Signal where he was employed as a die maker.

On February 7, 1959, in St. Patrick's Church, South Bend, IN, he married, Patricia L. Abraham, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Toni (Chip) Klingaman of North Canton, OH; and his two granddaughters, Kristin and Ariel Klingaman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Ann Cholasinski; and by his brother, Billy Cholasinski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2003, in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Cholasinski was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. He had served in the Naval Air Force on the aircraft carrier "The Hornet." He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. For many years he was a 4-H Horse and Pony Club Leader. Ron had a deep interest and knowledge of antique and historical firearms, and promoted outdoor collector shows in Northern Indiana for many years. He loved and was proud of his two granddaughters. Ron loved life and struggled valiantly with pancreatic cancer, and continued to live well for 18 months with the skill of Dr. Ansari and the prayers of countless people.