Daniel Strzelecki

Daniel Strzelecki, 71, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a lengthy battle with heart disease that limited his physical abilities but not his spirit or outlook on life.

Dan was born on Nov. 17, 1953, in South Bend, Ind., to Frank and Lucille Strzelecki. He graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He then moved to Michigan and began working for Indiana Michigan Power as an electrical engineer. Dan was also a part of the team that designed and maintained the Cook Nuclear Warning System.

Dan and his wife, Judy, raised their four children and Dan loved being a father. He volunteered to coach youth baseball, rocket football teams and soccer teams that his kids were a part of. There were several memorable pool parties thrown for the baseball team at the end of their season, win or lose.

Dan will be remembered by his wife, Judy; children: Katherine (Dave) Fanjoy, Karen (Ben) Jackson, Kenneth (Maureen) Strzelecki and Kristine (Jason) Pennington; 10 grandchildren: Charlotte, Kade, Natalie, Trevor, Ava, Olivia, Lucie, Cecilia, Hunter and Caleb; sister, Jane Strzelecki; and brother, Robert (Debbie) Strzelecki.

A visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, ending with a words of remembrance service. A graveside service will at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 17 at at St. Joseph's Polish Roman Catholic Cemetery, 24980 IN-2, South Bend, Ind. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Dan please consider making a donation to an animal shelter of your choice.