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Bert Korzeniewski was killed in an accident on Aug. 23rd near his home.
His father, Bob K., started Bo-Mar several years ago. I met both of them on a couple of occasions when I discovered you didn't just 'drop by' the shop.
http://www.news-journal.com/news/content/news/stories/08252007_traffic_fatal.html
Local man killed while moving truck
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Saturday, August 25, 2007
A man was killed Thursday night as he was trying to get his disabled vehicle out of the northbound lanes on Texas 300, near East Mountain in Gregg County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Norbert Korzeniewski, 50, of Longview was on the driver's side of his truck, trying to push it into the turn lane, when a pickup travelling north on Texas 300 struck the back of his truck.
Korzeniewski was hit by his vehicle and thrown into the northbound lane of Texas 300. The incident happened around 9 p.m.
Korzeniewski was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at about 11:30 p.m. by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Arthur Fort.
The driver of the other vehicle, 25-year-old Jennifer Byrd of Ore City, was taken to the hospital with non-incapacitating injuries and was in good condition, according to the DPS.
Trooper Adam Bell is investigating the wreck.
Korzeniewski, who owned a business, lived and worked near the site of the wreck.
Korzeniewski's funeral will be at noon Monday at the East Mountain Baptist Church.
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http://www.legacy.com/News-Journal/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=93299124
Norbert Korzeniewski
Funeral services for Norbert Korzeniewski, 50, of Longview, will be noon Monday, August 27, 2007, at East Mountain Baptist Church with the Rev. Wes Sherman and Dr. Raymond Tenpenny officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. He passed away Thursday evening, August 23, in Longview.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He was born April 6, 1957, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Robert and Mary Korzeniewski. He had been a resident of Longview since 1979.
Norbert will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife, his two sons, family and the Lord.
Norbert graduated from Gary High School in 1976, and attended Panola Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University.
He was the president of the family owned business, Bo-Mar Tool and Manufacturing Co. He also was a longtime member of East Mountain Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday school director, usher director and maintenance personnel. Norbert lived his life with a strong commitment to serving others, giving unselfishly of both his time and talent. He enjoyed being a member of the Longview Running Club and playing the harmonica and accordion. To share his joy of music, he wrote Christian music for harmonica players.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert N. "Bob" Korzeniewski.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years, Becky Korzeniewski; sons, Matthew and Joshua Korzeniewski; and mother, Mary Korzeniewski, all of Longview; brothers and sisters, Valerie Kroiss and husband, Doug, Cynthia Tate and husband, Tim, Robin Knowles, Kimberly Butterfield and husband, Bruce, Kevin Korzeniewski, Rene` Korzeniewski and Maevine Pugh and husband, Charles; and six nieces and four nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norbert Korzeniewski Children's College Fund, c/o Texas Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 3188, Longview, TX 75606.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
His father, Bob K., started Bo-Mar several years ago. I met both of them on a couple of occasions when I discovered you didn't just 'drop by' the shop.
http://www.news-journal.com/news/content/news/stories/08252007_traffic_fatal.html
Local man killed while moving truck
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Saturday, August 25, 2007
A man was killed Thursday night as he was trying to get his disabled vehicle out of the northbound lanes on Texas 300, near East Mountain in Gregg County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Norbert Korzeniewski, 50, of Longview was on the driver's side of his truck, trying to push it into the turn lane, when a pickup travelling north on Texas 300 struck the back of his truck.
Korzeniewski was hit by his vehicle and thrown into the northbound lane of Texas 300. The incident happened around 9 p.m.
Korzeniewski was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at about 11:30 p.m. by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Arthur Fort.
The driver of the other vehicle, 25-year-old Jennifer Byrd of Ore City, was taken to the hospital with non-incapacitating injuries and was in good condition, according to the DPS.
Trooper Adam Bell is investigating the wreck.
Korzeniewski, who owned a business, lived and worked near the site of the wreck.
Korzeniewski's funeral will be at noon Monday at the East Mountain Baptist Church.
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http://www.legacy.com/News-Journal/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=93299124
Norbert Korzeniewski
Funeral services for Norbert Korzeniewski, 50, of Longview, will be noon Monday, August 27, 2007, at East Mountain Baptist Church with the Rev. Wes Sherman and Dr. Raymond Tenpenny officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. He passed away Thursday evening, August 23, in Longview.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He was born April 6, 1957, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Robert and Mary Korzeniewski. He had been a resident of Longview since 1979.
Norbert will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife, his two sons, family and the Lord.
Norbert graduated from Gary High School in 1976, and attended Panola Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University.
He was the president of the family owned business, Bo-Mar Tool and Manufacturing Co. He also was a longtime member of East Mountain Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday school director, usher director and maintenance personnel. Norbert lived his life with a strong commitment to serving others, giving unselfishly of both his time and talent. He enjoyed being a member of the Longview Running Club and playing the harmonica and accordion. To share his joy of music, he wrote Christian music for harmonica players.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert N. "Bob" Korzeniewski.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years, Becky Korzeniewski; sons, Matthew and Joshua Korzeniewski; and mother, Mary Korzeniewski, all of Longview; brothers and sisters, Valerie Kroiss and husband, Doug, Cynthia Tate and husband, Tim, Robin Knowles, Kimberly Butterfield and husband, Bruce, Kevin Korzeniewski, Rene` Korzeniewski and Maevine Pugh and husband, Charles; and six nieces and four nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norbert Korzeniewski Children's College Fund, c/o Texas Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 3188, Longview, TX 75606.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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