Bert C. Zielinski

SOUTH BEND - Bert C. Zielinski, 87, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2010, in his home. Bert was born on July 9, 1922 in South Bend, IN, to Stanley and Bernice (Kwestorowski) Zielinski, and was a lifelong resident. He retired in 1984 from the Bendix Corporation, where he was employed as a tool & die maker for 43 years.

Bert was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise (Traxler) Zielinski on October 10, 1989. Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Casimir Zielinski, Jane Ast, and William Zielinski.

Survivors include his son, Robert (Babette) Zielinski of South Bend, IN; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his longtime companion, Sarah Evans.

Bert was a longtime member of St. Anthony de Padua Parish and the Knights of Columbus Council #553. He was a W.W. II Army Veteran where he was a member of the Blue Devils. Bert enjoyed traveling, woodworking, and rose gardening.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

09/25/2024 EJS

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