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5, 1924 - Mar. 9, 2010SOUTH BEND - Emiel J. DeWitte, 85, passed away at 3:17 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Emiel was born on September 5, 1924 in Mishawaka to the late, Octave and Sidonia (Vandewalle) DeWitte, he was preceded in death by two children, Christine in 1949 and by Matthew in 1951 and by his brother, August DeWitte and by his sister, Alyce Fredericks. On June 1, 1946 he married Loretta (Dooms) in Mishawaka. She survives along with their four children, Mary (William) Land of Cincinnati, OH, Theresa (Randy) Matthys of South Bend, Michelle Johnson of South Bend and Mark (Louise) DeWitte of South Bend; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Andrea, Douglas, Lauren, Erik, Matthew, Brian and Kevin; and by two great-granddaughters, Margaret and Heleana. Emiel graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1942. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked for Torrington Company from 1949 to April 1984. He then worked for CM Grinding from November 1984 to July 1997. Emiel enjoyed bowling, golfing, cooking, playing cards, especially Euchre and "99". He enjoyed summer vacations at Gravel Lake. He was a Cubs and IU basketball fan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 56405 Mayflower Rd. South Bend, IN 46619. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net