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Eugene Chrobot Obituary
Dec. 27, 1941 - August 8, 2019
SOUTH BEND, IN - Eugene P. Chrobot Sr., 77, passed away at 8:35am Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Memorial Hospital. Eugene was born on December 27, 1941 in South Bend to Frank and Dorothy (Starczewski) Chrobot Sr. He was employed by South Bend Range / Escan for 26 years and by Lock Joint Tube for 21 years. Gene was an avid Notre Dame fan and also enjoyed the Chicago Bears. On April 20, 1968 he married the former Jeannette Borowski who survives along with a daughter, Rebecca (Richard) Brittain; 2 sons, Eugene Chrobot Jr. and Matthew Chrobot; 2 grandchildren, Jagger Place and Madison Brittain; and a sister-in-law, Henrietta (Wayne) Mahoney. He also leaves behind two best friends, Jim (Chris) Frydrych and Wayne (Linda) Roberts. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Frank (Evelyn) Chrobot Jr.; his in-laws, Claude and Cecelia Borowski; sister-in-law, Patricia Barricklow; and brother-in-law, Ralph Stachurski. Visitation will take place from 2-4 Sunday, August 11, 2019 in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.zahoran.com.
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David Chmielewski
August 10, 2019
Our condolences to you and your family Jeannette! David Chmielewski
The only picture I have of uncle Gene and his family
Anne Simon
August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019
Uncle Gene was the best. My fondest memories are watching late night horror movies with him at Grandma's house when I was just a little guy. He was always a cheerful, upbeat guy who enjoyed a good laugh. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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