This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: JUDYCKI, WALENGA, ZAJDA, GERRISH, KAMINSKI, WROBEL, PAWULA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22741/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JUDYCKI, Chester Stanley Of Portage Mr. Judycki passed away early Friday morning, May 2, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1918 in Argo, Illinois, to Adolf and Helen (Walenga) Judycki. The Judycki family moved to Lublin, Wisconsin where Chester grew up. In 1942, he joined the Merchant Marines and traveled all over the Mediterranean and South America. He was a cook and had many stories of his adventures on the ships during World War II. He was extremely proud of his time in the service of his country. He then returned to Wisconsin and on November 22, 1947 married Milena Zajda and they ran a small grocery store in Lublin. They had two daughters and in the 50's moved to South Haven, Michigan and later Bridgman. He retired from Bendix Corporation in 1970 as a layout inspector. He and Milena then took their camper on the road and traveled the entire 49 contiguous states and later traveled to Alaska. Chester enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking. He was a commercial fisherman on Lake Mich! igan and avid sports fisherman. In 2002, Chester and Milena moved to Portage, Michigan where he spent many days fishing on West Lake, growing his garden and building birdhouses. He was a long time member of the American Legion in Bridgman and later Portage. Chester is survived by his wife of 60 years, Milena; two daughters, Joann (Leslie) Gerrish of Mattawan and Linda Kaminski of Portage; one grandson, Thomas Gerrish of Royal Oak, Michigan and one sister, Harriet (Richard) Wrobel of Withee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by one sister, Eugena Pawula and two brothers, Edward Judycki and Edwin Judycki. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Private family services will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Portage American Legion or American Heart Association. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/4/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.