Submitted by: Dan Rich

Michael Kobek

March 18, 1925 - July 28, 2008

South Bend Tribune 7/31/2008
SOUTH BEND - Michael Kobek, 83, of South Bend, IN, passed away July 28, 2008, in Healthwin Specialized Care. He was born March 18, 1925, in South Bend, IN, to Michael and Helen Kobek. They preceded him in death along with two brothers, Alex and Walter; and three sisters, Mary, Paulene and Jenny Kobek. Mike was a proud graduate of South Bend Washington High School where he played football for the Washington Panther State Champions under Coach Bernie Witucki. He is survived by one sister, Helen Toth of South Bend, and an extended loving family. Michael proudly served as a Marine in both WW II with the 2nd Marine Division and in the Korean War. He participated in five actions during WW II including Tarawa, Saipan, where he was wounded in action, Tinian, Okinawa and Nagasaki, Japan. He ended his active duty as a drill instructor at Camp Lejeune in 1950. Known for being an "outdoorsman," Michael owned and operated a tour and fishing guide service on the Klamath River in Klamath, CA, until his return to South Bend.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Healthwin Specialized Care Facility.