Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Edwin J. Jordanek

June 29, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1999

 

South Bend Tribune 9/8/1999

Edwin J. ''Brady'' Jordanek, 78, of the Healthwin Specialized Care Facility, formerly of Humphrey Court, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5, in the care facility. Mr. Jordanek was born on June 29, 1921, in South Bend, and was a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances (Wrobel) Jordanek; a sister, Tillie Wiseman on May 21, 1986; and by a brother, Ted Jordanek on Jan. 8, 1986.

 

He retired in 1985 from Ivy Tech State College after 18 years of employment. Mr. Jordanek was a World War II Army veteran and was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #1167. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

 

He is survived by his sister, Maxine (Robert) Klimek of South Bend, six nephews and five nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

 

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 425 N. Michigan Street, Suite 308, South Bend, IN 46601-1236.