Obituary of Julius A. Papczynski

Julius "Pappy" Anthony Papczynski, 76, of Berrien Springs, passed away while surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Julius was born on March 27, 1938 to the late John and Theresa (Paulinski) Papczynski at his grandmother's home in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from Washington High School in 1956, Julius enlisted in the United States Marines where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After his discharge in August of 1960 he went to work at Lockheed in San Diego until 1968. He then went to work at Kaiser Jeep, building frames for 2 ½ ton military trucks. May 4, 1970 Julius wed the love of his life, Marjorie (Mann) Fox at a ceremony in South Bend, Indiana. On October 3, 1969 Julius was proudly hired on to the Niles Township Fire Department and retired December 31, 1991. After he retired from the fire department, Julius worked as a carpenter until his health prevented him from doing so. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Jeffrey Fox and brothers Jack, Jim and John Papczynski. Julius is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marjorie Papczynski; children, Donna (David) Dasse of Moody, Alabama, Robert (Janette) Fox of Bessemer, Alabama, Brian Fox of Niles, Michigan, Todd Fox of Riverside, Alabama, Tammy (David) Hawkins of Summerville, South Carolina and Julian Papczynski of Mishawaka, Indiana; ten grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; siblings Joseph (Joyce) Papczynski of Niles, Jerry (Mary) Papczynski of Buchanan, Michigan and Juanita (Jerry) Dix of North Port, Florida and many extended family members and close friends. A memorial service to honor Julius' life will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home in Niles beginning at 3:00 p.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior.