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<img class="size-medium wp-image-1543082" src="http://www.dailyjournal.net/wp-content/files/sites/9/2020/12/webPhoto717138.jpg" alt="Edward F. Kuszmaul" width="240" /><img class="size-medium wp-image-1543083" src="http://www.dailyjournal.net/wp-content/files/sites/9/2020/12/webPhoto717139.jpg" alt="Edward F. Kuszmaul" width="240" />Edward F. Kuszmaul
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Edward F. Kuszmaul, age 93, of Greenwood, IN, passed away Saturday evening at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, IN.
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Edward was born on August 1, 1927 in Logansport, IN to the late Ross and Mabel (Anderson – Gill) Kuszmaul and had lived in South Bend most of his life. On August 9, 1952 in Mishawaka, IN, he married Lucille H. Fox who preceded him in death on January 18, 2013.
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Survivors include three daughters, Ellen Fujawa of Bargersville, IN, Nancy (Kim) Lake of South Bend, and Carol (Charlie) Downey of Crawfordsville, IN, five grandchildren, Edward (Ashlee) Fujawa, Jennifer (Joel) Asbury, Timothy (Jessica) Downey, Ryan Downey and Michael (Christina) Lake and one great grandson, Ashton Lake.
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Edward was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Joseph Patrick Fujawa, granddaughter, Michelle Lake, a sister, Evelyn Harmon, and two brothers, Frederick and Charles Kuszmaul.
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Edward graduated from Logansport High School in 1945 and then immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the western Pacific theater in Guam. Edward then earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Indiana University, Bloomington. Edward worked and retired for Uniroyal Corporation in Mishawaka in 1989 after 34 years of service. He was an expert in "Naugahyde" which at the time was inside most automobiles and restaurant seating. He could finger the product and tell you all you wanted to know about that particular ‘coated fabric’! He continued to receive telephone calls from co-workers for the next thirty years. Edward was a very friendly guy; he did not know a stranger.
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Edward married his wife in 1952 and as recently as several weeks ago when he was ill, continually said it was the "best decision he ever made". He missed her every day after her death. During their lifetimes, they traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, Hawaii and the Caribbean. He and his wife were long time active members of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 915 N Ironwood Dr, South Bend, IN 46615. Edward, along with his wife, was a very supportive parent, attending all the school functions of both children and grandchildren over the years. While his three daughters were obtaining degrees from various universities, he would write them letters signed, "Love, Your Dad"; letters which they still treasure. They were a very social couple and enjoyed dining with friends and attending summer theater.
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Edward was a kind man and would always feed the neighborhood squirrels sugar cookies. He would whistle and they would come running from other yards. Sometimes, they would be waiting for him at the base of the steps. He also was an ardent Cubs fan and we are glad he was able to see them finally win a recent World Series. He attended Cubs games in the summers in both Chicago at Wrigley Field and Cincinnati at the Great American Ball Park.
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Private funeral services attended by the immediate family will be held at Palmer Funeral Home – River Park, South Bend, on Thursday, December 17th. Burial and military honors will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer or fall when it is safe for all of Edward’s friends and family to come together to reminisce about his life. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in South Bend, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be sent through <a href="http://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com">www.palmerfuneralhomes.com</a>.
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Edward was a member of the Greatest Generation and his was a life well lived.
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