Submitted by: Nadine A. Hardin
Name: De
Winter, Robert
Names in
Obituary: Boker, Cseh, De Winter, Lapkiewicz,
South Bend
Tribune, Obituary; October 5, 2004
Robert De Winter
(Sept. 27, 1939 -- Oct. 3, 2004)
Robert De
Winter, 65, of East Milton, South Bend, Ind., passed away
unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 3, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Robert was born
on Sept. 27, 1939, as the son of Eugene and Helen (Bokor)
De Winter, who preceded him in death.
On Aug. 25, 1962,
in St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, South Bend, he married Judy Lapkiewicz.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 42 years, Judy;
a daughter, Deb (Mike) Cseh, and a son, Douglas (Jennifer)
De Winter, both of South Bend; four grandchildren, Emily, Adam
and Kate Cseh, and Addison De Winter; a sister, Barbara (Roger) Spitaels;
and two brothers, Ronald (Elizabeth) and James (Jane), all of
Mishawaka, Ind.
Robert was a
lifetime area resident. He was the owner/operator of Bob's
Barber/Stylist Shop in Mishawaka for the past 18 years. Prior to
that he was employed by Eddie's Barber Shop for 25 years. He was
a past president of the BK Club, Mishawaka. He was a wonderful,
caring father and wonderful grandfather. He enjoyed riding his
motorcycle whenever he had the chance and the nice weather,
spending time with his family and friends. He basically just
loved being around people. His most cherished memory was the last
family trip to Las Vegas, Nev.
Family and
friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 5, in the Hahn
Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in St. Matthew
Catholic Cathedral, South Bend, with Rev. Michael Heintz
officiating.
In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory
of Robert to the American Heart Association, Memorial &
Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.
South Bend
Tribune, Death Notice; October 4, 2004
Robert E. De
Winter (Sept. 27, 1939 -- Oct. 3, 2004)
SOUTH BEND --
Robert E. De Winter, 65, of East Milton Street, died Sunday in Memorial
Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Judy (Lapkiewicz); a
daughter, Deb Cseh of South Bend; a son, Douglas of South Bend; a
sister, Barbara Spitaels of Mishawaka; and two brothers, Ronald
and James, both of Mishawaka. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in St. Matthew Cathedral. Friends may call from 2 to 8
p.m. Tuesday in Hahn Funeral Home.