Thomas Michael Wisniewski

December 1938 ~ October 24, 2026 (age 87)

Thomas “Tom” Michael Wisniewski, 87, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. He was born in December of 1938, in South Bend, IN, to the late Edwin Wisniewski and Virginia (Kaszynski) Bedics.

In addition to his parents, Tom was recently preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Beth (Davidson) Wisniewski and his sister, Cindy Landsman.

He is survived by his children, David (Jane) Wisniewski of Terre Haute, and Gail (Andy) Mesecar of West Lafayette; and grandchildren, Amy (Fiancé Jake Parker) Wisniewski, Blake (Michelle) Wisniewski, Monica Mesecar, and Lauren Mesecar.

Tom graduated South Bend Central High School in 1956 and enjoyed attending the All-Class reunion every year. After high school, he served in the National Guard. For 16 years, Tom was a wholesale liquor salesman and then spent 20 years as a merchandiser for Nintendo of America before retiring.

Tom and Mary were members of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. He was a long-time Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame fan. He made regular donations to the church and to the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. Tom and Mary were both members of the South Bend History Museum and the Potawatomi Zoo.

Family was always a top priority for Tom. He was the Clark Griswold of the family planning “Griswold Style” family vacations when his kids were young, which evolved into the annual “Cousins” trips and several international trips with Mary in their retirement.

On Saturday, November 28, 2026, a memorial visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30pm at Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN.  A Time of Sharing will be held from 2:30-3:00pm, for those that want to share a memory.

In lieu of flowers, it is the family’s request that memorial contributions be made to Crazy Horse Memorial, 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse SD 57730-8900. donate.crazyhorsememorial.org

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Services

Memorial Visitation

Saturday
November 28, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel
2528 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615

A Time for Sharing

Saturday, November 28, 2026
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel
2528 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615

Donations

Crazy Horse Memorial
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse SD 57730
Web: http://donate.crazyhorsememorial.org

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