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1945
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2022
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Richard Strozewski Obituary
Richard was born Aug. 11, 1945 in South Bend, IN to the late Frank and Genevieve (Szuba) Strozewski. On Aug. 10, 1968 in Monterey, IN he was united in marriage to Rita Hunneshagen and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage.
Richard is survived by his wife Rita; son, Rodney (Sheryl) Strozewski of South Bend, IN; daughter Ann (David) Donnelly of Fishers, IN; and special granddaughter Natalie Donnelly. Also surviving are his step-grandchildren: Joy Galloup (Rick Johnson); Ben Rhodes; and Cole Rhodes; his step-great-grandchildren: Soren and Amelia Galloup; Marshall Johnson; Olivia, Ben Jr.; Avery, Nora, and Kelsie Rhodes; and his sisters: Julie Pooler of Marietta, OH; and Patricia Strozewski of South Bend, IN.
Richard was preceded in death by his brother, James Strozewski.
Richard loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, hunting, and playing pool. He was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 for 45 years and a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Cremation has been chosen and there will be no visitation.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring of 2023 in Monterey, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard's memory to Hospice at ElaraFoundation.org or the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Richard and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Strozewski family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
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Lynn Papczynski Hudak
August 24, 2023
I am very very sorry to hear of Richard's death. Kenny Hudak knew him very well, Kenny died 12/4/15. Lynn (Papczynski) Hudak
David Jaronik
December 17, 2022
"Stro" and I grew up just a few houses away from each other and were friends from about 6 or 7, going to school we seemed to always have fun and sometimes get in trouble. In 6th grade, I don't remember what we did to get the nun mad but we were the only 2 in that class not allowed to make Christmas decorations, but we didn't care we just laughed about it. In our sophomore year in high school, Stro tried to save me from getting kicked out of school for fighting with a senior. The fight was in the restroom across from the machine shop class, he was watching out, came in, and said "let's get out of here Mr' Jones is coming". I didn't listen and got suspended for 2 weeks. Through the years life put us on sometimes different paths to different places but we were always friends and will always be. If he was your friend there's nothing in the world he wouldn't do for you. You will be missed old friend but remain in my prayers.
Ted Filley
December 14, 2022
Dick you were a true friend. We met a year ago playing pool at Lakeville American legion you will be missed my Friend
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