BORN

1945

DIED

2012

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Putnam Funeral Home

11 East Chicago Street

Coldwater, Michigan

Joseph Czerniakowski Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2012.

Obituary Notice

Joseph "Joe" C. Czerniakowski, 67, of Coldwater, passed away May 3, 2012 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born March 30, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph C. and Floryanna (Kielbase) Czerniakowski. He married Marie on July 7, 1974. She survives.
Joe was Parts Manager for various GM Dealerships, retiring after 40 years. He was quite a talker and story teller who loved collecting miniature liquor bottles and gardening. He was a true Detroit sports fan, but mostly an AVID Detroit Tigers fan. His wife Marie is the volunteer coordinator for the Branch Area Food Pantry and he was a great supporter of her efforts.
Joe is survived by his wife, Marie, daughter, Angie (Todd Wastell) Bramlett, sons, Joseph Czerniakowski, Martin (Cindy) Betley, Jeff Czerniakowski, daughter, Danette Lentz, son, Ernest Abercrombie, daughter, Jenny (Brian) Phillips, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Monday, May 7, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Lockwood Community Church in Coldwater with Pastor Shayne Looper officiating. Entombment will be at the Christian Memorial Cultural Center Cemetery in Rochester, MI
Memorial contributions in Lieu of flowers may be made to the family in care of Marie Czerniakowski. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com




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May 7, 2012

Cindy Betley

We love u and miss u. Martin, Cindy, Jordan & Jake.

May 6, 2012

Chuck Durant

Marie and Family, We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May God be with you during this most difficult time. You will be in our prayers. Love, Chuck and Theresa Durant

May 6, 2012

Rhonda Maiyer

Marie and Angie - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love you'll always have and the memories you'll always cherish.

May 6, 2012

linda & mike parker

our thoughts and prayers are with u marie and family love mike and linda parker

May 6, 2012

Nancy Otto

Marie, Sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have thought about you & Joe often. John and I always enjoyed Joe's company and all of the laughs together. There are very good memories of John and Joe to remember.

May 6, 2012

Mark & Jan Buhr

Marie (and family), Jan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We fondly remember how generous you and Joe were to us in those early years as parents. May the God of all comfort be a constant source of comfort to you during this time of grief. We'll pray for you all.

May 5, 2012

Ann Hopkins (Chambers)

"Marie & Angie-My thoughts, hugs,and prayers are with you and your family. I will never forget when he bought my first softball glove( I think he thought that will make me play better) and things he let Angie and I do in our teenage years (like drive the car). He will definitely be missed.

May 5, 2012

Marie and Angie - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope your loving memories help you through this difficult time. Hugs and prayers. Kathy McDonough

May 5, 2012

Angie Bramlett

Dad, thank you for your never ending stories, all your goofy facial expressions, and most of all your love. I miss you.

May 5, 2012

Patty LaCroix

Angie - I wish I could be with you during this time. Just remember, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

May 5, 2012

Marie Czerniakowski

I will miss you forever. Thank you for a wonderful adventure called life.It was never boring, not always fun, but definitely memorable. Your loving wife, Marie

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