Submitted by: Dan Rich
June 13, 1929 - Feb. 26, 2008
South Bend Tribune 2/29/2008
MISHAWAKA - Daniel Martin Jr., 78, passed away in his home
on Tuesday, February 26. Daniel was born on June 13, 1929 in
South Bend as the son of Daniel and Martha (Csicsics)
Martin Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister
Virginia Paree and a brother Robert.
On May 6, 1950 in South Bend he was joined
in marriage to Mary Weiss. Surviving Daniel are his loving
wife of almost 58 years, Mary; two daughters, Michele (Scott) Charlton
of Morrow, OH and Gail (Michael) Kedik of South Bend; a
son Jay (Annie) Martin of Mishawaka; six grandchildren, Joshua
(Robyn) Charlton, Daniel Kedik, Christopher (Cayla) Kedik,
Jennifer Wilson, Tim Kedik and David Martin; three great
grandchildren, Ayana, Peyton and Emma and a brother, Donn Martin
of Largo, FL. Daniel was a South Bend Police Officer for 23
years. He was partners in a Ceramic Store and was Security for
South Bend Community School Corporation. He was a member of Queen
of Peace Catholic Church in Mishawaka and the FOP Lodge #36.
Daniel was a member of Good Sam's Club. He enjoyed camping,
traveling and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00
a.m., on Saturday, March 1, in Queen of Peace Catholic Church,
Mishawaka where visitation will be two hours before, with Rev.
Dan Scheidt officiating. Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka is handling
the arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to
Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4508 Vistula Rd., Mishawaka, IN
46544 or the Christ Child Society 1124 W. Thomas St., PO Box 1286
South Bend IN 46624.