John Francis Niepokuj

John Francis Niepokuj, age 79 a longtime resident of Warren, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Windemere Park Assisted Living in Warren. John was born March 24, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan the son of the late Francis Niepokuj and the late Mary (nee: Frydrich) Niepokuj. John was raised in Detroit and graduated from St. Stanislaus Catholic High School. He would later serve his country during the Korean War achieving the rank of Corporal and later was honorably discharged from active duty on July 30th 1953. After the war Mr. Niepokuj returned to Detroit and his job at General Motors Fisher Body. He would retire from General Motors as a production scheduling analyst. When John was not working he enjoyed golfing with friends, and taking long drives and travel trips with his wife and family. He and his family visited many of the Eastern United States. He also loved all his time spent with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Niepokuj was the beloved husband of Dorothy, and the dearest father of Mary Niepokuj (Roger Scott) and Nancy A. Niepokuj. He is also the loving grandfather of Alex, Mary, William, Russell, and Claire. And dear brother of Mitchell (Carol) Niepokuj. Visitation for Mr. Niepokuj will be Monday from 3-9 pm with an evening Vigil service 7:30 pm, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 Mile). Mr. Niepokuj will lie in state Tuesday 10 am at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Memorial donations appreciated to Penrickton Center for Blind Children / 26530 Eureka Road / Taylor / MI /48180, or St. John Hospice. Please share memories