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Richard Pankiewicz Obituary
Mar 8, 1935 - Feb 25, 2025
Richard L. Pankiewicz, age 89, of Crown Point, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Richard is survived by his wife, Marjorie Pankiewicz (nee Held); children: Therese (Doug) Davis, Daniel (Anna) Pankiewicz, Ellen (Dean) Niepokoj; granddaughter, Isabella; three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents: Chester and Eleanor Pankiewicz; brother, Frank Pankiewicz; and sister, Sandra (Robert) O'Connor.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Additional visitation will be on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 W Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410 from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Richard's name to Dunes Hospice Foundation, 4711 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Visit Richard's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
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Judy Scott
March 18, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He was a very special person to so many people. I think I have one of the stained glass he made. So many good memories of this family.
Lora Eyrich
March 5, 2025
Marj, Please accept my condolences for the passing of your husband. I remember your name as a friend and member of my mother, Joan Eyrich. She always said nice things about you. Thank you for coming to her visitation almost 6 years ago. I wish you peace and hope that your family is surrounding you with comfort at this time.
shawn Frey
March 4, 2025
To the Entire Pankiewicz Family:
Mr. Pankiewicz was an incredible person: He was a GREAT Husband, a GREAT Dad and Grand Dad, a GREAT Brother, a GREAT American, and a GREAT person to model ourseves after. Thank you for sharing Him with ALL of us. His Soul is "upstairs" but what He taught us thru living an unshelfish and loving life will live on forever thru us (just remember WE have the obligation to pass on these gifts onto others).
Mr. Pankiewicz, You are a "Good and faithful Servent" and will forever live in the sanctity of Heaven, looking down us us and continuing to inspire us to do good things until we are reunited.
Most Respectfully,
Shawn Frey and the Entire Frey Family
Aniceto Camarena
March 1, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family of Richard L. Pankiewicz
From the 1953 graduating class of Froebel High School in Gary, Indiana to Gary Works Sheet and Tin to monthly breakfast for classes 1953 and 1954 Richard was there. He was a true friend and had the presents of conversation. His memory recall was exceptional and his persona made him a likeable human being. I enjoyed all the time conversing on situations on hand recalling past events. I will miss him enormously.
R.I.P Panky. You served life well
Aniceto Camarena
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