ROBERT V. MOLENDA

July 19, 1920 - July 26, 2010
GRANGER - Robert V. Molenda, 90, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26th, in the Hearth at Juday Creek. He was born July 19, 1920, in South Bend, Indiana, to Frank and Anna (Przybylski) Molenda. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Leonard) Molenda of Granger; son, Robert (Donna) of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Kathleen Pence (Jerry) of North Liberty; daughter, Deborah Fox (Bob) of Granger; son, Michael (Sara) of LaGrange, IL; and daughter, Rebecca Malmquist (Rudy) of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren; his brother, Edward (Mickey), and sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Anastos.

He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley (Little) Molenda; and by a brother, Dr. Frank Jr.

Bob graduated from South Bend Central High School, Indiana University, and the Indiana University School of Medicine, Class of 1948.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and after beginning his practice as a physician and general surgeon in Michigan City, IN, he also served our country in the U.S Air Force during the Korean War, as a Captain, Flight Surgeon and Instructor at the Air Force School of Aviation Medicine. In the years following his return to Michigan City, he decided to specialize in psychiatry which, upon the successful completion of all educational and residency requirements, he practiced in Chicago and Grand Rapids until his retirement.

Bob was a man of many diverse interests. He loved music, books, conversation, traveling, fine food and wine. He was also a highly accomplished violinist who began his "mastery" at the age of four and sometimes played in his community's symphony orchestras. But, most of all, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who always kept current with all that was going on in his loved one's lives. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 29th, 2010, in Kaniewski Funeral Homes, 3545 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN 46628. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30th, 2010, in St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana University Medical School Foundation or to the donor's choice. For those who are unable to attend the funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at Kaniewski.com. Exclusive provider for the Veterans and Family Memorial Care.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jul. 28, 2010.

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