Downs, Jozwiak, Ettl, Tobolski, Stewart, Crane, Porterfield

Robert C. Downs, Jr.: (South Bend Tribune 3/25/2002)

March 17, 1960 - March 22, 2002

Robert C. Downs, Jr., 42, of Marquette Avenue in South Bend, Ind., died Friday, March 22, 2002 of gunshot wounds sustained at a shooting incident at Bertrand Products, Inc., where he was employed. He was born to Robert C., Sr., and Sylvia A. (Jozwiak) Downs on March 17, 1960 in South Bend, Ind., and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Downs was the CFO/Controller for Bertrand Products, Inc. in South Bend, Ind. For the last two years. On May 3, 1985, he married Marcia Ettl in South Bend, Ind. She survives, along with his parents, Robert C., Sr. And Sylvia A. Downs of North Liberty, Ind.,; two daughters, Kelley L. (husband Matt) Dudeck Tobolski of Mishawaka, Ind.; Casey L. Downs at home; one son, Aaron L. Dudeck of Walkerton, Ind.; two granddaughters, Kaylee and Kaycee Tobolski, both of Mishawaka, Ind.; and two sisters, Bonnie (husband Richard) Stewart of North Liberty, Ind., and Marianne (husband Darrell) Crane of South Bend, Ind. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with Rev. David Porterfield, C.S.C. officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Friend may call form 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Ind., where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Downs was a member of St. Stanislaus Parish, Indiana CPA Society, and Bowlers Country Club. He graduated from North Liberty High School and Bethel College. Memorial Contributions may be made to 1.) Clay High School Athletic Department/Swim Program, 19131 Darden Road, South Bend, Ind. 46637; 2.) Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Ind. 46637-3437; or to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 415 N. Brookfield Street, South Bend, Ind. 46628.
Bob lived life to its fullest whether it was family, work, or golf-eighteen holes of golf was never enough for him. His enthusiasm for the game was contagious to all who knew him. Bob was a man with a gentle hear and kind spirit. He was not only loved by his family, he was loved by his neighbors, friends, and all who knew him. He never met a person who didn't become his friend. The world lost a wonderful person and the greatest dad. We miss you and love you. May you golf everyday in the sunshine of heaven. Love, Marcia.