Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert E. Rathwick

May 17, 1933 - Feb. 5, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/6/2008
SOUTH BEND - Robert E. Rathwick, 74, peacefully passed away at 4:43 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in his residence surrounded by his family. On May 17, 1933, Robert was born in South Bend to Francis and Genevieve (Rydzinski) Rathwick.

On May 23, 1953, Robert married Genevieve Mroczkiewicz in Indianapolis. He worked as purchasing agent at Clark Equipment Company, retiring in 1992 after 27 years. Robert is survived by his wife, Genevieve; a daughter, Diane (Mark) Beasley of South Bend; a son, Thomas (Susan) Rathwick of South Bend; grandchildren, Scott and Mary Przybylski, Deaven, Nicholas and Isaac Rathwick; step-grandchildren, Adam and Evan Buford. Preceding Robert in death was a grandson, Bryan Przybylski, and sisters, Rosalie Rathwick and Jacqueline Bright.

Robert was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, American Legion Post #357 First Vice, Bowlers Country Club, ZB Falcons Nest 80, and MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving. He also volunteered in several activities in his lifetime, Holy Family Grade School Girls Volleyball coach, Warren Township Little League coach, ZB Falcons Nest 80 Junior Bowling coach, Washington High School Boys bowling coach, co-chair Westside Memorial Day Parade, speaker at Bryan's Legacy Victim Impact Panel. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend. A Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637; or to the Bryan Przybylski Memorial Honor Scholarship Fund, c/o Diane Beasley.