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Ronald Dombkowski Obituary
Ronald L. Dombkowski, 78, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at 11:54 p.m. in Methodist South Lake Hospital, Merrillville, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Brother Shaun Gray CSC officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.
He was born Aug. 6, 1946, in Michigan City, Indiana. On July 5, 2003, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Dolores (Firanek) Dombkowski, who survives in Michigan City, Indiana.
Surviving are daughter, Najla (Gary) Jefferies of Westfield, Indiana; two sons, Jason (Cristie) Dombkowski and Ronald (Crystal) Dombkowski, both of West Lafayette, Indiana; step-daughter, Melissa Kunow of Michigan City, Indiana; two step-sons, Matthew (Mindy) Kunow and Jason (Jill) Kunow, both of Michigan City, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Alexandra, Dax, Samera, Blake, Brennan, Roberta and Jayda; two great-grandchildren, Robert and Dakota; brother, Richard (Carolyn) Dombkowski of South Bend, Indiana; and sister, Alice (David) Knoll of La Porte, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Dombkowski; mother, Jean Buchanan; sister, Mary Dombkowski; and six brothers, Dennis, Leonard, Michael, Phillip, Stanley and James Dombkowski.
Ron retired as a police officer from the Michigan City Police Department and then retired as a general foreman from the La Porte County Highway Department. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and a member of American Legion Skwiat Post 451 (Past Commander and Honor Guard), V.F.W. 1130, D.A.V Chapter 23, F.O.P Dunes Lodge 75 and the St. Joseph Young Men's Society.
Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278, or to the Share Foundation for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.
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Gene and Linda Simmons
November 14, 2024
With deepest sympathy and love to the family. I was Chief of Police during Ron´s time on the department, we were hired together and became friends until this day. I wish him God´s speed.
David & Janice Fleck
November 9, 2024
Our prayers are with you
Alicia and Curtis Jailor
November 9, 2024
Najla, Ronnie, Jason, and Delores. Curtis and I are so sorry for your loss. You and all of your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We know Ron will be deeply missed.
Aunt Alice Uncle David
November 8, 2024
Jason,Ronnie, Najla sending much love and hugs...we are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Aunt Alice and Uncle David.
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Nov
13
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Nov
13
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Nov
14
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
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