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Daniel CHUDZINSKI Obituary

CHUDZINSKI Daniel E. Daniel E. Chudzinski, 85, of Fremont, died Sunday, January 22, at his residence. He was born March 13, 1926, in Fremont, the son of Anthony A. and Ellen (Reinbolt) Chudzinski. He was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph High School. After high school, Dan enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp., where he was assigned to the 15th Air Force, manning heavy machine guns in the ring turret of B-29 aircraft. He was honorably discharged June 30, 1946 attaining the rank of Corporal. His military awards include; the American Theatre Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. After his military service Dan returned to Fremont to operate the family business the former A. A. Chudzinski and Sons Market and Tony's Grill, now Chud's Inc., with his father and brother. He became owner of the business in 1963. On October 15, 1949 he married Pauline Molyet at St. Joseph Church in Fremont. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2003. He was a founding member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, an active member of the Holy Name Society at the former St. Casimir's Church and a current member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. He held additional memberships with the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and V.F.W., Disabled American Veterans and the Ohio Nomads Camping Group. A friend to many, he enjoyed traveling, flying his helicopter and airplane as a commercially rated pilot, and spending his winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Dan was an avid, eclectic, collector of the unusual and certainly proud to be Polish. Although he has stories for many of his accomplishments, his greatest was raising his 10 children. Surviving are his children, Therese (Michael) Clouse of Fostoria, OH, Anthony (Cathy) Chudzinski of Fremont, OH, Karen (Al) O'Neal of Fremont, OH, Mary (Chuck) Beier of Swanton, OH, Barbara (John) Chudzinski of DeFuniak Springs, FL, Patty (Brad) Culbert of Fremont, OH, Mark (Judy) Chudzinski of Fremont, OH, Peter (Joy) Chudzinski of Fremont, OH, Jacob (Kathy) Chudzinski of Fremont, OH, Amy Chudzinski of Fremont, OH; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; constant companion, Rachel Shearon of Fremont, OH; sisters, Katie (Stan) Root of Fremont, OH, and Margaret Pert of Fremont, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; son, Frederick Leo; brother, Vincent Chudzinski, and sister, Lucille Miller. Visitation will take place Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 2-8 p.m. at Keller-Ochs-Koch-Mason Funeral and Cremation Service, 416 S. Arch Street, Fremont, OH. Vigil services will begin at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, from St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Zacharias officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside honors performed by the V.F.W. and American Legion. Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Ann's Catholic Church or Hospice of Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kokm.net

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Published by The Blade on Jan. 24, 2012.

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February 1, 2012

To The Family of Dan Chudzinski, My prayers and condlances are with you during your time of grief! I remember Dan when i was very little waiting with my dad to get us what we needed in the market. always a smile and he knew his customers by their first names! He will Be Missed By Many! Kim Kiser-Anchorage,AK

January 31, 2012

Karen and family, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.Have known you all since I moved to Fremont in '46. He always reminded me that he knew my grandfather that lived out on the Prairie, long before he knew us. Vi Hensgen Rosenberger God bless all.

January 28, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. Please know the Chudzinski family is in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult time.


Travon and Sandy Sexton, Canton, Connecticut

Debbie Zagroba

January 27, 2012

My deepest sympathy Therese for the loss of your father. I know you and your family will find comfort in all the good memories you have of him.

larry smith

January 27, 2012

I remember Dan very fondly.I worked for him briefly at Chuds. I also worked for Vince at the log cabin. In the late 60's he helped me when I lost my job at Quickut,I was only 18. I will always remember him as a great man.

Bob & Kathy Gillmor

January 26, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I know my dad will miss his Monday morning breakfasts with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 26, 2012

Patty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your Family.

Joe and Lucy Durnwald

January 26, 2012

So sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Father. Our condolences are with you all.

Rev. Thomas Extejt

January 26, 2012

For four years, I was the priest at Chud's on Saturday night. It was always an enjoyable occasion. I kidded Dan when I was about to leave town that I wanted a branch office of Chud's to open in Columbus Grove. I look forward to seeing him again at the heavenly banquet.

Tom Merrill

January 26, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 25, 2012

Our most sincere condolences to your entire family....your dad was an incredible man and was blessed to have such a wonderful family.
Tom and Cyndi Auxter

Dave & Kathy Reinbolt

January 25, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty (Bergman)Bennett

January 25, 2012

This man was a big part of my childhood.Grew up on Napoleon street and had many visits to the store. Always enjoyed seeing Mr. Chudzinski. Thought and prayers to the family.

Bartholomew Ruggiero

January 25, 2012

Sorry to hear this.

Martie Aiello

January 25, 2012

Karen, was so sad to hear of your dad's passing. May this time of remembrance help to heal the ache of loss in your heart. Carrying on in his footsteps as you do will hold his special memory forever. Peace and prayers,

Ashley

January 25, 2012

As an employee of Chud's for 4+ years I was able to see the wonderful man that Mr Chudzinski was. My prayers are with his family during this time.

Jean Chudzinski-Follas

January 25, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Celeste Queen

January 25, 2012

So very sorry for your loss.

Mel Wammes

January 25, 2012

God Bless All of you.I'm so very sorry for your precious loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Rest in peace Dan.

Pat Miller

January 25, 2012

From the old school, Bob Miller so enjoyed talking with Dan about the old days and the 'old family' work ethic.
Treasure your memories.

Edward Schultz

January 25, 2012

Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow.
With Sympathy and Loving Prayer

Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Ed, Sandy and Don L. Schultz

susan renicker

January 25, 2012

dan was an outstanding person-had a lot of love for so many!i have many good memories of him- a good friend and cousin to my dad.my deepest sympathy to the family in their loss.susan gabel renicker

January 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Peace to all, Doug & Deb Gallagher and The Depot

John & Amy Carpenter

January 24, 2012

Our prayers go out to the Chudzinski family. Your father will be missed but never forgotten. We have many memories of him. John, my husband better known as (Johnny Boy) to your dad has so many memories of your dad. He was definitely special. May God bless. John & Amy Carpenter

John & Nancy Hutchings

January 24, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your entire family and God's Grace and Peace for Daniel.

Kim (Reichert) McCombs

January 24, 2012

Tony and families you have my deepest sysmpathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Charles(Chuck) Bing

January 24, 2012

"MR" Chudzinski as I knew Daniel growing up in our neighborhood out on Morrison Rd.in Fremont,Ohio. He and my father,Robert Bing were very good and close friends and I came to know Mr Chudzinski just as "Dan" as I also grew a bit older and use to talk and shoot the breeze with him many eves at Chuds' back when. He was a good man and very much a family man and stern as I remember as a kid in the neighborhood with disapline but always fair,back then every parent in the neighborhood was "your parent" if you were in thier company and you respected that...I always respected Mr Daniel Chudzinski as a parent,neighbor and the friend that he became. My sincere condulences to all the Chudzinski family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all the way from Apache Junction,Arizona east of Phoenix. God bless!
PS: I'll bet you anything that Dan and Pauline Chudzinski are sitting down right now playing a couple hands of cards with my parents Robert and Mary Bing just like they all use to!
sincerely,Charles(Chuck) Bing Apache Jct.,Arizona

Quaintance Family

January 24, 2012

Sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a great man. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 24, 2012

Therese, you Mike & your whole family are in thoughts & prayers. We're very sorry for your loss, & hope that time will help mend your hearts! Love, Lee, Regina, Ashlee, & Kelsey Shiley

Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh

January 24, 2012

To ALL of you;
What can I say? When I heard that Danny had passed I started to remember ALL the GREAT times we shared at CHUD'S! I grew up there and I sure ENJOYED every minute of it!!
He and your Mom are both up there looking down on us. So, now it becomes our task to keep the stories and LOVE alive.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL. We raise a glass here in Myrtle Beach to a guy who truly was ONE IN A MILLION!!
R.I.P. Danny

Cindy (Schabel) Brogan

January 24, 2012

Barb - You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

January 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chudzinski family. You have our sympathy.

Mark and Lenna Gonya and family

January 24, 2012

Dear Uncle Dan's family and extended family, so sorry to hear of the passing of our family legend. If you look up character in the Wikapedia of life his picture would surely be there. So many, many great memories and stories plus a few bad words in Polish and on and on! Rest in Peace Uncle!
Suzy Pert
Tucson, AZ

Tom & Tracy Michles

January 24, 2012

To the Chudzinski Family, You have our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a very nice person and will be missed.

John, Lisa, Collin, & Caden Spader

January 24, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Chudzinski family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that the Lord comforts you in your time of sorrow.

Nancy Sattler

January 24, 2012

To all of the Chudzinski's--
My thoughts and prayer are with you at this difficult time. I hope you remember all of the great times you shared with your father, father-in-law and grandfather.

January 24, 2012

To the Chudzinski Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Chudzinksi was a great man and will truly be missed. It was a pleasure to know and work with him during my years at Chuds. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave Kistler

P.S I'll never forget the time I asked him if I could buy one of his old neon beer signs for my college dorm room. He invited me over to his garage and the negotiation process with him over the price of that sign was one I'll never forget.

Mary Kay and Denny Blair

January 24, 2012

To Cathy and Tony,
We're sorry for your loss. We extend our sympathy to you and your family and hope you find comfort in your memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Chudzinski, Jr.

January 24, 2012

Dan was a very gregarious fellow. All should be proud to have had the honor of knowing him. He will be missed.

January 24, 2012

To the Chudzinski Family, You have our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a wonderful person! He will be sadly missed. Norb Zienta and Debbie (Zienta) Dorobek

January 24, 2012

Honor Flight Northwest Ohio would like to express our sympathy to the family of Daniel Chudzinski. We were hoping to have the privilege of taking him to Washington D.C. this flight season, but know that he will be with us in spirit, as he receives his "wings" in heaven.

Marti Franco
HFNWO

Troy Ritzman

January 24, 2012

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Take Solace in the fact that he is again reunited with his beautiful wife, and is in heaven at the right hand of our Father looking down on you all protecting and guiding you as he always has.

Victoria Harger

January 24, 2012

Dan was always there at the store when we were kids growing up down the street, as was the entire family. He will always be remembered.
Victoria Harger (Fremont, Ohio)

rose swaisgood

January 24, 2012

peter and joy.....so sorry to hear of you loss...you are in our prayers....our sympathy to all of your families......love rose and tom swaisgood

Barb Gangwer

January 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Chudzinski family at this time. I have many fond memories of Dan and always enjoyed our daily chats when I worked next door to Chuds. He will be greatly missed by all.

January 24, 2012

Mark and family, We are sorry for your loss of your father. Please accept our condolence's.

Norm and Pat Vaughan

Martin Cass

January 24, 2012

A distinguished man and a great American family. Our sympathy.

Martin, Dina and Martina

January 24, 2012

Dear Chudzinski Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We just met Mr. Chudzinski at Zach and Michelle's wedding in October. He was so impressive and entertaining. We're so glad we had a chance to meet him and can only imagine how much you will miss him. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan and Tim Malone

January 24, 2012

BARB, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. DEB (KELLY) RAPP (FREMONT, OH)

Tom Merrill

January 24, 2012

To Dan's family
I've known Dan, Vince,& Katie
since the 50's. All were great to be around and well liked. i'm out of town but keep up with Fremont news and saw where Dan had died
You all can be proud of him as he was a great guy
May he rest in peace and remember him alwys


Tom Merrill
Arlington, Oh 45814

Ellen Leite

January 24, 2012

Dan was a Fremont Icon and will be missed by all who knew him.
Our sympathy and prayers to all of his family,
Tom and Ellen Leite

Dana Dorsey

January 24, 2012

The family of Daniel Chudzinski has my deepest condolences. They will find him in the heart and eyes of all that knew him. I have fond memories of flying with the "Polish" air force. Sorry to miss the services. I'm in Florida, but there in spirit. Respectfully, Dana Dorsey

DOUG & PAM CROWELL

January 24, 2012

Just thinking of the stories your Dad is sharing with the angels in heaven puts a smile on our face. Your family is an incredible reflection of your wonderful parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jeanne Rodriguez

January 24, 2012

Our Prayers are with the Chudzinski Family Julio and Jeanne Rodriguez

Constance

January 24, 2012

My deepest condolences on the loss of Daniel, You all are in my thoughts and prayers and may the God of comfort and peace be with you all.

Liz Lee

January 24, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Murry and Linda Faraday

January 23, 2012

Pete and Karen, I can remember some of the good things as a kid from Chud's. You are in my and Linda's prayers.

LINDA M. GEGORSKI

January 23, 2012

DAN WAS ALWAYS SO PERSONABLE WITH EVERYONE HE MET--HE IS AT PEACE WITH PAULINE--SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL

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