Louis C. Pinkowski, Sr.

  Louis C. Pinkowski, Sr. 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 12th in his home with his loving family by his side.

 Louis was born on September 7, 1953, in South Bend to the late Carrie (Armentrout) and Walter Pinkowski.

 In 1972, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to Barbara King. Barbara survives along with their children, Patricia Pinkowski, Louis, Jr., John Pinkowski and Carolyn Young, all of South Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Larry and sister, Bertha (Louis) VanDusen.

 Louis was a loving husband and father, who was adored by his twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

 His love for playing the guitar was only surpassed by his passion for country music and classic western.

  Louis was a proud Marine veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 284 and Lydick Conversation Club. He retired from Bendix Corp in South Bend.

                                      You Gave Us Love   

                                 You left this world so quickly,  

                                     We still wonder why.

                                 For the saddest part of all,    

                                     You never said good-bye. 

                                 You left us so many memories,

                                    To us  you were so dear,

                               No matter when you needed you,

                                    We always found you near.

                             You gave us all you had to give,

                                    Gifts both big and small.

                            But most of all you gave us love,

                                   The greatest gift of all.                         

  As per his wishes, cremation has taken place with no service at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

 The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services handled arrangements and extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Pinkowski family.

 Condolences may be expressed online: www.hanleyandsonsfuneralhomes.com

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