George R. Pavlick

George R. Pavlick, 93, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, passed away, Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at The Willows Assisted Living, in St. Joseph, where he resided for the last three years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 5, 2016 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Rev. Greg Fiechtner of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in South Bend officiating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Benton Harbor.  Friends may visit with the family from Noon until 1:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Those wishing to sign George’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. George was born October 13, 1922 in St. Joseph to John & Frieda (Michaels) Pavlick.  He graduated from Benton Harbor High School, Class of 1940, attended the University of Mississippi before transferring to Michigan State University, where he was the catcher for the varsity baseball team, and he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.  George served his country for three years in the US Army, stationed in Europe.  In October 1952 he married the former Irene Visin in Benton Harbor.  George was employed as a product engineer for Bendix in South Bend for 10 years and later for Garden City Fan Company in Niles from where he retired in 1988 after 29 years.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in South Bend and American Legion Post #50 in South Bend. George was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed playing golf whenever possible. George is survived by several nieces & nephews.  He was preceded by his wife Irene on December 12, 1981, by his parents, and by his brother John Pavlick.