Subhash R. Bookseller

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Subhash Rajnikant Bookseller, age 77 of Munster, Indiana. He passed away on November 5th, 2024 at Rush Hospital, Chicago due to severe complications of pneumonia. Subhash was born in Baroda, India. He lived in a big joint family with parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. Subhash attended MS University in Baroda and achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (IPCL) and then later moved to Kuwait in 1979 and began working for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) as a maintenance and planning engineer. He worked for KOC for 21 years receiving many promotions, awards, and accolades. Subhash also bravely survived the Gulf War in 1990 in Kuwait and was temporarily separated from his family and then displaced for a few years only to return to Kuwait in 1992 to help rebuild. Following his tenure at KOC, Subhash and his wife Sapna moved to the US in 2000 to help build a better future for their daughter Sangeeta and follow the American Dream. Subhash worked several jobs to help build a better life eventually owning a small business gas station. He was diligent and conscientious and worked 14 hours a day till age 75! Subhash was a foodie including having a sweet tooth for desserts. He loved to host family and friends at home to his wife’s lovely cooking. He loved talking about his life in Kuwait. His hobbies included travel, photography, videography, drawing, tending to his green thumb, and fixing things around the house. Subhash was also an aviation enthusiast having gotten his pilot’s license in India. People closest to him describe him as a gentle, loving, kind, and generous soul. He often spoke less but observed more. He was very introspective in nature and would bring a unique perspective to many situations! Subhash was preceded in death by his father Rajnikant Bookseller, mother Kusum Bookseller, elder brother Jawahar Bookseller. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Sapna Bookseller, daughter Sangeeta Bookseller, son-in-law Noah Birch and his granddaughter Aria Birch Bookseller. Memorial Services for Subhash will take place on Saturday November 9th ,2024 at Burns Funeral Home and Crematory: 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, 46307. Visitation from 11am to 1pm followed by religious prayer service and tribute at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Rush University Medical Center in memory of Subhash R Bookseller. www.burnsfuneral.com

Subhash R. Bookseller

April 19, 1947 - November 5, 2024