South Bend – Robert F. LeeVan, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Robert was born on September 12, 1936 in South Bend to the late Frank and Gertrude (Sciba) LeeVan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret LeeVan – Andrie on May 21, 2004; his sister, Rita Hayes; brother, Herman LeeVan and by his sister-in-law, Louetta LeeVan.
On October 24, 1959 he married Lucia (Lopinski) LeeVan. She survives along with their four children, Michael LeeVan of South Bend, Michelle LeeVan of Waterford, MI, Steven (Christa) LeeVan of Granger and Greg LeeVan of South Bend; son-in-law, Michael (Kathryn) Andrie of Columbus, IN; four grandchildren, Rachel Andrie, Casey LeeVan, Nicholas Andrie and Bethany LeeVan; two sisters, Peggy (Larry) McGowan of South Bend and Sharon (Dave) Bogunia of South Bend; his brother, Ray (Dorothy) LeeVan of South Bend; his brother-in-law, Tom (Jeannie) Hayes and by many nieces and nephews.
Robert graduated from Purdue University in 1958. He was a Mechanical Engineer for AM General, retiring in 2006. Robert was a member of The Knights of Columbus #553 and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was a member of their Usher Club. He loved watching his grandchildren's activities, and he enjoyed gardening and following Purdue and Notre Dame sports. Robert was an avid blood donor. He served as a United States Army Reservist achieving the rank of Captain.
On October 24, 1959 he married Lucia (Lopinski) LeeVan. She survives along with their four children, Michael LeeVan of South Bend, Michelle LeeVan of Waterford, MI, Steven (Christa) LeeVan of Granger and Greg LeeVan of South Bend; son-in-law, Michael (Kathryn) Andrie of Columbus, IN; four grandchildren, Rachel Andrie, Casey LeeVan, Nicholas Andrie and Bethany LeeVan; two sisters, Peggy (Larry) McGowan of South Bend and Sharon (Dave) Bogunia of South Bend; his brother, Ray (Dorothy) LeeVan of South Bend; his brother-in-law, Tom (Jeannie) Hayes and by many nieces and nephews.
Robert graduated from Purdue University in 1958. He was a Mechanical Engineer for AM General, retiring in 2006. Robert was a member of The Knights of Columbus #553 and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was a member of their Usher Club. He loved watching his grandchildren's activities, and he enjoyed gardening and following Purdue and Notre Dame sports. Robert was an avid blood donor. He served as a United States Army Reservist achieving the rank of Captain.
South Bend – Robert F. LeeVan, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Robert was born on September 12, 1936 in South Bend to the late Frank and Gertrude (Sciba) LeeVan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret LeeVan – Andrie on May 21, 2004; his sister, Rita Hayes; brother, Herman LeeVan and by his sister-in-law, Louetta LeeVan.
On October 24, 1959 he married Lucia (Lopinski) LeeVan. She survives along with their four children, Michael LeeVan of South Bend, Michelle LeeVan of Waterford, MI, Steven (Christa) LeeVan of Granger and Greg LeeVan of South Bend; son-in-law, Michael (Kathryn) Andrie of Columbus, IN; four grandchildren, Rachel Andrie, Casey LeeVan, Nicholas Andrie and Bethany LeeVan; two sisters, Peggy (Larry) McGowan of South Bend and Sharon (Dave) Bogunia of South Bend; his brother, Ray (Dorothy) LeeVan of South Bend; his brother-in-law, Tom (Jeannie) Hayes and by many nieces and nephews.
Robert graduated from Purdue University in 1958. He was a Mechanical Engineer for AM General, retiring in 2006. Robert was a member of The Knights of Columbus #553 and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was a member of their Usher Club. He loved watching his grandchildren's activities, and he enjoyed gardening and following Purdue and Notre Dame sports. Robert was an avid blood donor. He served as a United States Army Reservist achieving the rank of Captain.
On October 24, 1959 he married Lucia (Lopinski) LeeVan. She survives along with their four children, Michael LeeVan of South Bend, Michelle LeeVan of Waterford, MI, Steven (Christa) LeeVan of Granger and Greg LeeVan of South Bend; son-in-law, Michael (Kathryn) Andrie of Columbus, IN; four grandchildren, Rachel Andrie, Casey LeeVan, Nicholas Andrie and Bethany LeeVan; two sisters, Peggy (Larry) McGowan of South Bend and Sharon (Dave) Bogunia of South Bend; his brother, Ray (Dorothy) LeeVan of South Bend; his brother-in-law, Tom (Jeannie) Hayes and by many nieces and nephews.
Robert graduated from Purdue University in 1958. He was a Mechanical Engineer for AM General, retiring in 2006. Robert was a member of The Knights of Columbus #553 and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was a member of their Usher Club. He loved watching his grandchildren's activities, and he enjoyed gardening and following Purdue and Notre Dame sports. Robert was an avid blood donor. He served as a United States Army Reservist achieving the rank of Captain.
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