Submitted by: Alice Marie Beard

From the South Bend Tribune:  

Justin Louis Probst

July 6, 1923 - Jan. 25, 2008
MISHAWAKA - Justin Louis (Judd) Probst passed away on January 25, 2008, after valiantly fighting cancer.  He was the last surviving child of William F. and Mary Louise Conklin Probst.   He is preceded in death by Brothers, John, Thomas and his twin, Joseph; as well as; sisters Rita, Catherine (Kay) Eberhardt and Barbara Geraldine (Jeri) Leon (wife of Dr. Sergio Leon, Curacao, NA).  He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Harriet Agnes Arnold Probst; his daughter, Martha Jo Probst Moynahan and her husband, Roger; and his grandchild, Emily Anne Moynahan.   Justin was born in Jackson Michigan, but his family moved to South Bend and later to Mishawaka Indiana.  He was a 1942 graduate of Mishawaka High School and later attended Indiana University to study Business Administration.  He served his country as a member of the Army's 787 Artillery Battery seeing action in the European Theater of World War II, where he participated in several major battles including the Battle of the Bulge.  He was wounded while seeing action.   His winning personality made him numerous friends throughout his life including the health care professionals who took care of him during his final days.  He was employed for many years as a department manager at Sears, Roebuck.  He later became one of the three owners of Alexanian Brothers Carpet Company.  After retiring from his own business, Judd joined Deco Art of Elkhart to lead their sales efforts for many years.   Known for his love of boating, waterskiing, horseback riding, and working on his farm tractor; Judd enjoyed his summers at Garver Lake in Edwardsburg.  He truly enjoyed sitting in the Florida sun and going to the Beach during his retirement.  Judd made friends whether he was at the Elks, Moose, VFW, American Legion or just sitting on the bumper of his car during a shopping excursion.  He had a deep love for his friends and family and was blessed by numerous nieces and nephews who returned his love.  He never met a stranger and will be remembered for the twinkle in his eye, an impish grin and for telling a good story.   Friends may call at the HICKEY Funeral Home, 17131 Cleveland Rd. South Bend, on Tuesday, January 29 between 4 and 8 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka, 225 South Mill St.   Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society of St. Joseph County, 711 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN. 46617 or to the charity of the donor's choice.