Casimer L. Zdrodowski
Casimer L. Zdrodowski, 90, of Du Bois, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Friendship Manor in Nashville, Ill.
Casimer had been a farmer and a welder for A.O. Smith Company. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois. He was also a member of the Du Bois Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Washington County Farm Bureau. Casimer was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had served as a PFC in G Troop 124th Calvary. He served in Ryukyus, India-Burma, Central Burma and Northern Burma China. Casimer was awarded the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Battle Stars and three Overseas Service Bars. He was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
He was born Aug. 12, 1923 at Ironwood, Mich., the son of Kasimer and Frances (Kasper) Zdrodowski.
He married Adele S. Sherman on April 21, 1949 at Du Bois, Ill. and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Bois, one nephew - Wayne Polczynski and wife Mimi and family of Du Bois, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - John Zdrodowski and six sisters - Frances Postlothwaite, Anna Braspennincky, Mary Marleau, Annette Glulan, Helen Olkonen and Stella Maxinowski.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois with Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery at Du Bois.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to St. Charles Catholic Church Renovation Fund or Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.