Submitted by: Dan Rich
Jan. 12, 1932 - Nov. 14, 2007
South Bend Tribune 11/16/2007
SOUTH BEND - William L. Szymczak, 75, passed away
Wednesday, Nov. 14, in his residence. William was born on January
12, 1932, in South Bend, to the late Stanley and Wanda (Nowicki)
Szymczak.
On September 5, 1959, William married
Patricia A. Banicki, who passed away on June 30, 2000.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Eugene. Surviving
William are a daughter, Diana M. (Richard) Rectenwal of
South Bend; grandchildren, Richie, Tina, Alex and Jonnie
Rectenwal, all of South Bend, and Sara Parmerlee of
Mishawaka; and a sister, Delphine (Thomas) Malinowski of
Dearborn Heights, MI.
William served in the Korean War as a marine
and was a member of the Marine Corps League and VFW 9820. He
worked as a machinist for Torrington before retiring after 30
years of service, and was a driver for the City of South Bend
Street Department. When his health was better he enjoyed
attending his grandchildren's games and plays. He also enjoyed
visiting rummage sales and thrift shops, looking for that perfect
owl.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today,
Nov. 16, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South
Bend, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Mass of
Christina Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.
17, in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St.
Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made
to Holy Family Catholic Church, 56405 Mayflower Road, South Bend,
IN 46619.