In Memory
Donald G. Misch
Apr. 19, 1930 - Apr. 10, 2005
Donald G. Misch , 74, of Kern Road, Mishawaka, passed away at 4:52 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Southfield Village, South Bend.
Donald was born on April 19, 1930, in Oak Park, IL, to Walter and Amanda (Malak) Misch . His parents preceded him in death.
On Feb. 20, 1954, in Bad Axe, MI, he married the former Beverly A. Garrow. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Bonnie (Alan) Weade of Mishawaka, Debbie (Mark) Pellowski of Stoddard, WI, and Valerie Rudi of St. Joseph, MI; four grandchildren, Brenda and Randy Weade, and Mark and Matthew Rudi; a sister, Joan (Fred) Konrath of Kingwood, TX; and a brother, Walter (Doris) Misch of Cassopolis, MI.
Donald was a lifelong area resident. He attended IUSB for two years for business management, and was co-owner of Misch Manufacturing until he retired in 1999. He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving his country during the Korean War. He was a member of East United Methodist Church where he was an usher and served on the finance committee, was a Masonic Lodge 50-year member, and an amateur ham radio operator, his call sign was W9NNC. Donald enjoyed golfing and was a Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, April 14th, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15th, in East United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, with Rev Michael Dixon officiating. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.
The family would like to give their heartfelt thank you to the staff at Southfield Village for all their care and kindness during Donald's stay.
Contributions may be made in memory of Donald to East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.
Published in the South Bend Tribune; April 14, 2005.
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