Robert Henry “Belgie” Van Wynsberghe

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Robert H. "Belgie" Van Wynsberghe, 68, of Darden Road in South Bend, Ind., passed away following a brief illness at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. "Robert was a man of honesty and integrity. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who loved to spend time with his family. He was loved and admired by everyone who knew him." He was born on March 26, 1933, to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Shock) Van Wynsberghe in South Bend, and was a lifelong resident.

Mr. Van Wynsberghe retired as a skilled trades committeeman from AM General on Dec. 31, 1994, after 30 years of service.

On April 11, 1959, he married the former Joan M. Makielski in South Bend. She survives. He is also survived by three sons, Robert H. Van Wynsberghe II of Chandler, Ariz., Dennis S. (Lora) of Cave Creek, Ariz., Michael A. Van Wynsberghe of Greenville, S.C.; two grandchildren, Brittany and Chelsea Van Wynsberghe, both of Cave Creek; a sister, Gloria (Michael) Urbanski of Mishawaka, Ind.; two brothers, Raymond (Marlene) Van Wynsberghe and Charles (Janie) Van Wynsberghe, both of South Bend; and by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Van Wynsberghe belonged to Christ the King Parish, United Auto Workers Local No. 5, and the Indian Lakes Golf Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, in Christ the King Catholic Church, with Rev. Robert L. Epping, C.S.C., officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 52473 U.S. 933 North, South Bend, IN 46637; or to the American Cancer Society, 535 W. Edison, Unit #6, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

08/19/2024 EJS

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