Joseph Paul Vertesch (nee Vertesich)
Aug 21, 1908 - Aug 10, 2005

Joseph Paul Vertesch, 96, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2005 in his home following an illness. He was born August 21, 1908, in South Bend to Joseph and Theresa (Pinezich) Vertesich, and had remained a lifelong resident of this community. He was a graduate of Central High School, and retired as Comptroller at Interstate Paint & Glass Company, South Bend. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew's Cathedral.

On December 28, 1935, in South Bend, he married Rose Ann Horvath. She preceded him in death on December 19, 1985. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Vertesch.

Mr. Vertesch is survived by a daughter, Rose (Paul) Deignan of Fishers, IN; two sons, Paul F. (Janet) Vertesch of Centerville, IN, and J. Scott (Karen) Vertesch of Schererville, IN. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Christopher Vertesch, Kevin Vertesch, Michael Vertesch, Stephen Vertesch, Brian Vertesch, and Kelley Deignan- Skolnik; triplet great-grandchildren, Noah, Lauren, and Austin Vertesch. He is also survived by his sister, Theresa Hojnacki of South Bend; and Myra Mazur, his caregiver.

From the SOUTH BEND (IN) TRIBUNE, August 13, 2005

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