Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Edward J. Wesolowski

Feb. 12, 1949 - Dec. 3, 2007

Southe Bend Tribune 12/5/2007

LAKEVILLE - Edward J. Wesolowski, 58, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2007, in his home. Ed was born on February 12, 1949, in South Bend, IN, to Edward E. and Dorothy S. (Czarnecki) Wesolowski, who both preceded him in death. He worked as a partner with his father at West's Landscape while also working full time at Koontz-Wagner Electric for ten years, until his father retired and he became sole-proprietor of West's Landscape. He retired from the business in 2004 and his son, Edward Jr. (Buzz), took over ownership.

 

On November 23, 1968, in Faith Lutheran Church, South Bend, IN, he married Melinda A. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer S. (Rick) Voreis of South Bend and Amy L. Olson of Mishawaka; one son, Edward J. (Kristen) Wesolowski of Walkerton; five grandchildren, Justin, Jakob and Jacee Wesolowski, Abigail and Ryan Voreis; three sisters, Patricia (William) Michalak, Carol (Stephen) Jaworski and Karen (Brian) Koszyk, all of South Bend; two brothers, David (Marsha) Wesolowski and Donald (Cindy) Wesolowski, both of South Bend; and by many nieces and nephews.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2007, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive. Ed was an avid sports fan and had a passion for fishing. He was also a W.W.II history buff. Everything that happened or happens in life, Ed could compare to something that happened in W.W.II. Ed was always the life of the party and had a great sense of humor. His nieces and nephews referred to him as "Fun Uncle Ed." His wife, children, grandchildren and family were the most important things in his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.