Submitted by: Dan Rich

John S. Sanders Sr.

Feb. 16, 1916 - Oct. 9, 2008

South Bend Tribune 10/11/2008
SOUTH BEND - John S. Sanders Sr., 92, passed away on Thursday morning October 9, 2008 in his home. He was born on February 16, 1916 in Pontiac, Michigan and was a life-long resident of South Bend, Indiana. He married Elsie M. Barson on May 17, 1947 at Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church where they continued to be parishioners all of their lives. John served in the Indiana State Guards during World War II and was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps out of Salt Lake City, Utah and Southern Indiana. He continued to be an active member of the CCC out of LaPorte. He was employed at Studebaker Corporation for 28 years and he retired from AM General Corporation in 1981 after 11 years. John had many interests. He was an avid sportsman and athlete in his early years. He loved fishing, bowling, carpentry, mechanics, gardening and caring for his home and yard. He was a loving husband and father whose highest priority was providing for his family. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Helen (Paksi) Sandor; and his brother, Joseph (Donna) Sanders. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Elsie, of 61 years; two children, John (Hiede) Sanders Jr. of Wheaton, IL and Debbie Sanders of Crown Point, IN; adoring granddaughter, Jennifer Sanders of Indianapolis; brother, Charles (Irene) Sandor of South Bend and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to John's cardiologist, Dr. John Katsaropoulos, and the many nurses and health care providers from Memorial Home Care.