David B. Wassenhove

April 22, 1953 - Nov. 9, 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.

He worked for. Indiana Bell for 20 years.

Dave married Barbara Opaczewski on April 28, 1973. 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-inlaw, 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.

Dave's family invites family and friends to a memorial dinner to be held at the American Legion, Post #284, 23571 Grant Road, on Thursday, Nov. 14th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Arrangements by the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend

Article from 12 Nov 2002 The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

02/18/2026 EJS

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