Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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David J. Koszut

Passed away on May 31, 2021


David J. Koszut, age 80, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away May 31, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Pampel) for 55 years.  Loving father of Keith Koszut, Denise (Tim) Clines, Greg (Kelli) Koszut, and Jeff Koszut.  Cherished grandfather of Shelby (Mike South, fiancé) Koszut, Kelsey (Jimmy) Pulaski, Kassidy Clines, and Grant Koszut; dear brother of Donald (Karen) Koszut.  

David was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School, Class of 1958; University of Illinois, Class of 1962 and went on to earn an MBA in Health Administration from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 1977.  He was a former hospital administrator for South Chicago Community Hospital and Woodlawn Hospital in Chicago as well as the executive director of Jay County Hospital in Portland, Indiana.  He retired as a pharmacist for Indian Health Services on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona.   

David enjoyed spending his retirement building models, reading, skydiving at the age of 79, and was writing a book.  Services were held privately for the family.  Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Funeral Chapel and Crematory – Cedar Lake.  For more information 219-374-9300 or www.elmwoodchapel.com  

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"I worked with Dave. I’m so very sad to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful boss who genuinely cared about his employees and patients. I will never forget his kindness."
- Grace Chiaro
June 6, 2021 12:38 am

"My sincere condolences to your family. Mercedes Sheehy Austgen"
- Mercedes L Austgen
June 7, 2021 8:54 am

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"Thinking of you during this difficult time ♥️"
- Patty Gentry
June 3, 2021 11:32 am

"Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted. Love you guys."
- Kevin Dedi
June 3, 2021 7:53 pm