Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Alfred C. Fujawa

July 31, 1915 - Nov. 23, 2000

 

South Bend Tribune 11/27/2000

Alfred C. Fujawa, 85, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday morning, Nov. 23, 2000, in his residence. He was born on July 31, 1915, in South Bend to Gilbert and Anna Fujawa. On May 27, 1937, he married the former Lois M. Wedel. She died in 1998. Also preceding him was a great-grandchild, Jacob Wright; and a brother, Stanley. Surviving are his two sons, Gilbert (Sandra) Fujawa and Gary (Ginger) Fujawa of South Bend; grandchildren, Adam Fujawa of South Bend, Todd (Brandy) Fujawa of Buchanan, Mich., Julie (Art) Eslick, Jill (Darrell) Felling of Terre Haute, Ind., James (Donis) Fujawa of Mishawaka, Ind., and Jeffrey (Lisa) Fujawa of St. Louis, Mo.; great- grandchildren, Eddie Felling, Tyler and Mathew Eslick, Jessica Fujawa, Sarah and Savanah Fujawa, Madison Fujawa and Roma VanLake; a sister, Bernice Leda of South Bend; and a niece, Gail (Mike) Coon. Mr. Fujawa retired after 45 years from Bendix Corp., working in purchasing and quality control.

 

There is no visitation and a private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation at the MICHIANA CREMATORY. The WELSHEIMER FUNERAL HOME assisted the family with arrangements.