Submitted by: Dan Rich

David Brian Wassenhove

April 22, 1953 - Nov. 9, 2002

South Bend Tribune 11/12/2002

David Brian Wassenhove, 49, of South Bend, Ind., died in his home on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002.

Dave was born on April 22, 1953, to Julius and Gloria Wassenhove. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Wassenhove, and by his father-in-law, Ray Opaczewski. Dave married Barbara Opaczewski on April 28, 1973. He worked for Indiana Bell for 20 years. Dave is survived by his wife, Barb, and their two daughters, Emily and Ellie, of whom he was so proud. He is also survived by his mother, Gloria; his brother, Paul, and his family, Debbie, Kim and Amanda; and by his sister, Judy Gulick, and her family, John and Kyle; and by his mother-in-law, Bernice Opaczewski; sister-in-law, Cindy Opaczewski; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Opaczewski. Dave enjoyed the friendship and support of many special, longtime friends, especially Randy Kiemnec, and Amy and Max Baim. Dave's courage and optimism are an inspiration to all who knew him.