In Memory
Donald Aaron Gushwa
July 24, 1978 ~ March 29, 2025
Aaron Gushwa, 46, a lifelong resident of South Bend passed away on Saturday March 29, 2025.
Aaron was born on July 24, 1978, to the late Donald and Aretta (Cisney) Gushwa.
Aaron graduated from Riley High School and went on to become a Ford Senior Master Automotive Technician with Jordan Ford. He was extremely proud of his work family and the accomplishments that he had achieved within his profession all the while being the humblest man you would ever meet.
On October 2, 2010, after knowing each other since middle school, he married the love of his life, Melissa Hedman. Since their marriage, Aaron and Melissa have spent every moment treasuring the love and joy that they brought into each other's lives.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Melissa, his daughters; Alexa Miles and Kaitlynn Miles (Jason Fabian), his sister Jennifer Chaney, father-in-law Chris Hedman, mother-in-law Deb Lenardson, brother-in-law Michael Hedman (Brittany), sister-in-law Rebecca Delgado (Chris), and sister-in-law Dianna Hedman (Damian Martinez), and grandparent-in-law Lew Ehresman (Pearl). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that he considered family.
Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Aretta (Cisney) Gushwa, brother-in-law Joseph Hedman, and brother-in-law Kenny Chaney.
Aaron had an energy that radiated from him and drew people close. He embraced that trait and made lifelong friends, several of which he referred to as his brothers. He had a gentle and encouraging way about him, that combined with his kindness and sense of humor was nothing shy of magnetic. Aaron was the guy that always stopped to lend a hand, even to strangers.
Memorial Visitation for Aaron will be held from 4pm-7pm on Friday April 4, 2025, at Deer Run Church of Christ, 2730 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend. The Memorial Service will begin at 7pm at the church.
Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the Gushwa family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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