Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

MROCZKIEWICZ

Butts               Gee                 Parry

Chrobot          Geddes                 Sparr

Eggleston     Hammond              Strzelic

Kulwicki       Ostrander      Wroblewski

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE – March 28, 2006

Albert J. Mroczkiewicz

Feb. 3, 1923 - March 25, 2006

Albert J. "Rocky" Mroczkiewicz of North Liberty, died in his home, with his family, Saturday morning, March 25.

Albert was born in New Carlisle on February 3, 1923, to Louis and Helen (Strzelic), who preceded him in death. A son, Mark Thomas, twin grandchildren, Adam and Emily Gee, sisters, Hattie Chrobot and Betty Kulwicki, brothers, Hank, Edward, Florian and Leonard, also preceded him in death.

Albert's surviving siblings are Victoria Ostrander of Rainier, WA, Andrew (Helen) of Mesa, AZ, Mary Lou Sparr of Tucson, AZ, Paul (Betty) of South Bend and Rose Ann Geddes of Sun City, FL.

Albert and Betty (Butts) were married at Holy Family Catholic Church on May 17, 1947. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Betty, and their children, Veronica (Ed) Parry of Fox Island, WA, Albert Jr. of North Liberty, Catherine (David) Eggleston of New Carlisle, Michael (Teresa) of Everson, WA, Tony (Jill) of South Bend, Carol (Ken) Wroblewski of New Carlisle, Matthew of North Liberty and Steve (Alison) of Attica, IN; along with his 14 grandchildren, Eric Parry, Amy Gee, Harmony Mroczkiewicz, Molly Hammond, John Gee, Albert Mroczkiewicz, Paul and Victoria Wroblewski, Rachael, Jacob, Emily, Isaac, Hunter and Maggie Mroczkiewicz; and 2 great-grandchildren, Beau Hammons and Samantha Gee.

Albert, Dad, Dziadzia will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. A greater, kinder, more patient man has never lived.

Albert started his school days at Crumstown Elementary School and graduated from Greene High School. He then served in the Armed Forces as a sergeant in the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. Upon returning to the states, he began his career in construction and soon after began his lifelong love of farming, taking over his family farm on Crumstown Hwy.

He was highly respected and others in the construction industry looked to him for advice and leadership for many years. His influence is apparent on many large buildings throughout Indiana and beyond. He was influential with the construction of many facilities at Notre Dame and St. Mary's, as well as many of the large buildings affecting the skyline in the downtown South Bend area, and many area schools. After retirement, Albert looked forward to his daily trips to the Coffee Mug and breakfast with the ROMEO Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out).

Albert's quick wit, intelligence, and spirituality remained with him to the end. He felt blessed in every aspect of his life and was grateful that he was able to continue with many of the outdoor activities he loved. His happiest times were when he was surrounded by his family. He is now surrounded by those he loved who passed before him. May God hold him in the palm of His hand. Albert's funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church, South Bend. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend, where a Rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m. Contributions in memory of Albert may be made to St. Joseph County Hospice.