BABINSKI, Aaron (1936-2021)

BABINSKI

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 7/2/2022 at 12:35:34

Aaron Babinski Jr.
(March 31, 1936 - October 28, 2021)

Funeral services for Aaron Babinski Jr., age 85, who passed away on October 28, 2021, at home in Indianola, Iowa, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 10 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 1207 Oldham Ave. Manvel, ND 58256. Interment followed services at St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery, Manvel, ND. Aaron was the only Son of Sylvester Aloysius Babinski Sr. and Florence Sophie Grzadzielewski Babinski. Aaron was born on March 31, 1936, in Drayton, North Dakota was Baptized Catholic and received his First Holy Communion on May 26th, 1945 at St. Stanislaus Church.
He grew up in Niche, Warsaw and then Manvel, ND. Aaron went to school in Minto, where he graduated high school and continued his education at the University of Minnesota, in Crookston, Minnesota. Aaron volunteered for the Selected Service System (National Guard) Local Board 18 Grand Forks Co. ND March 31, 1954 through 1955 and was classified IV-F. Aaron's roots were true to North Dakota, always sharing his life's past with story after story, not only with his children and family, but with friends along the way. Aaron and Johannah Mae Fettig Phillips (Joie) moved their family of three to Torrance, California in 1959. Aaron, Joie and Allan were joined by three more children Carrie, Chris and Brian and continued to live in the same area to date. Aaron's working career took him from the farm fields, to the shops as an automotive mechanic, to McDonald Douglass as an aircraft mechanic, then to B.F. Goodrich Tires as a tire salesman, store manager then warehouse manager and finishing his career with Mothers Wax and Polish where he retired at 65. His retirement years were fruitful and adventurous. Aaron was an excellent mechanic. From tractors to trucks, cars, airplanes and bicycles, there was nothing he could not fix. He helped his family build barns, houses and loved working in the gardens. In his final years, he enjoyed planting flowers with Gloria.
Aaron would travel with his children back to his father’s farm where he would work alongside his father and teach his children a way of life, he was very passionate about. This was done for many years, up to his father’s retirement. While there, he visited with family and friends. Aaron stayed in constant contact with his extended family, sisters, nieces and nephews through phone calls, letters and cards. He held this principle close to his heart.
Years following, Aaron moved back to North Dakota to care for his parents, alongside his sisters for 6 years. He returned to California to enjoy and participate in all activities with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the young age of 80, Aaron moved to Indianola, Iowa, to be with his Gloria. Where the two of them enjoyed the freedom of a pleasant, carefree life together. He enjoyed spending time with Gloria and her family and giving of himself to her. He loved her so deeply.
Aaron's illness lasted for years, but did not stop him from living a full life. He continued to stay in contact with his family, attended Church and traveled back to North Dakota, up until the last month of his life. His two boys made sure Aaron's dreams were fulfilled with one final road trip together. A man who set the bar high as an example of humility, a caring Christian giving man, a faithful Catholic who never missed a Sunday mass, "ever", a man giving of his time and talents for the benefit of others and his family. Aaron's passing was very peaceful, calm and quiet with his family present. The essence of Aaron was giving of himself to others and he impacted many lives in so many ways. He will truly be missed.
Aaron is survived by his children; Sylvester Allan Babinski III (Vicki), Carrie J. Gonzales (David), Christopher Mark Babinski (Julie), and Brian Lee Babinski (Tricia); grandchildren, Jake, Hallie, Addison, Clair, James, Zachary and Micheal; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Regan and Scottie; siblings, Elizabeth (Ken) Huntley, Clarice (John) Vic, and Jeannine (Daryl) Loe; nieces and nephews, Mitchel, Charlene, Colleen, Mark, Sheryl, Nadine, Naome, Sheridan, Krystyna and Kjellann. He was preceded in death by; his parents, Sylvester and Florence Babinski; grandparents, Andrew and Frances Babinski and Thomas and Marcene Stainslowski; great-grandparents, Albert and Frances Babinski, Josef and Magdalena "Maggie" "Grandma G" Grzadzielewski; great-great grandparents, Albert and Frances Eda Babinski Sr., Tomasz and Martinna "Mary" Grzadzielewski; great-great-great grandparents, Mateusz and Katarzyna Babinski; brother-in-law, Verne Stoltman; nephew, baby Kevin Stoltman; and niece, Charmaine Anthony.
Memorials may be given in his name to the family for a contribution at a later date. This memorial is provided by Overton Funeral Home, 501 West Ashland Ave., Indianola, Iowa, http://www.overtonfuneral.com/