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- David Paul Lodzinski Dec. 18, 1929 - May 19, 2010 Vale David Paul Lodzinski, 80, Vale, died at home May 19, 2010. David was born Dec. 18, 1929, to John and Mary (Wisniewski) Lodzinski in the Township of Linwood, near Stevens Point, Wis., the eighth of 11 children. David was very fond of the outdoors and loved planting and growing things. This led him to a career in range conservation and natural resource management, working for the Bureau of Land Management. In his 33 years with the BLM he worked in Idaho, New Mexico, Virginia, and Oregon, serving as Assistant District Manager in Vale from 1980 to his retirement in 1989. Prior to his career with the BLM, he attended college at Stevens Point State College and graduated from Utah State in 1955. He worked as a wildland firefighter and a smoke-jumper. In the Korean War, he served proudly with the 25th Infantry Division. David will be remembered as a great man, husband, and father. He was father not only to his own children but to anyone he met in need of one — friends of his children and other young people needing a mentor. He was generous, caring, and patient and would always open up his home and his table. He has inspired those around him and touched the livives of many people who speak of him with love and appreciation. He had a strong faith in God with a deep, prayerful spirituality. He was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Vale, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member the Society of Range Management and an ardent supporter of numerous community organizations. David, with his easy laugh and light heart, will be greatly missed by his friends, siblings, nieces, nephews, and most of all his family and grandchildren. He is survived by Cecilia (Sillonis), his wife of 47 years; children, Mary (Rick) Machado, of Denver, Robert, of Portland, Anne (Kevin) Schmiesing, of Sidney, Ohio and Steven (Caitlin), of Beaverton; grandchildren, David, Jacob, Leah, and Joseph Machado and John, Theresa, Maria, Agnes, Augustine, and Margaret Schmiesing; also survived by sisters, Marjorie (Jude) Culligan, Virginia (Kenneth) Glazer, Jeanette (Ralph) Hurrish, Barbara (Bob) Brooks; and brothers, Gregory and Jacob; and n numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Prayers and offerings of Masses are most welcome. Donations can be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church (PO Box J, Vale, OR 97918) or the Vale Food Bank (252 B St. West, Vale, OR 97918). Condolences to the family may be made at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com .
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1929 - 2010 (80 years)
