Donald L. Nowak, Sr, 74, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in his residence. Don was born on July 21, 1939, in South Bend, to Walter and Lottie Nowak. On Sept. 21, 1991, her married Linda Brugel.  He retired from Lock Joint Tube where he was employed for 32 years. …read more.