Obit: Bogdonovich, Peter (1919-1981)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson
Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bogdonovich, Thompson, Lesar, Barr, Horn, Keller, Lamovec, Kutlinger, Perko

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (21 September 1981)

Bogdonovich, Peter "Pete" (7 July 1919 - 20 September 1981)

WILLARD -- Pete Bagdonovich, 62 of the town of Hendren, Willard, died early Sunday morning at his home. Clark County Coroner Robert Lulloff ruled that death was due to a heart attack.

Services will be Wednesday at Rinka Funeral Home in Greenwood with the Rev. Michael Mertens, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Willard.

He was born July 7, 1919 in Willard, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bogdonovich. He was educated at the rural Willard school. He married Marge Thompson September 27, 1942 in San Bernadino, California.

He was a World War II veteran and was discharged in 1945. In 1946 he moved to Willard where he farmed. He was a member of the Greenwood American Legion.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael of Milwaukee, Dennis of Greenwood and Richard of Owen; two brothers, Robert of Willard and Edward of Greenwood; one sister, Mrs. Louie (Eva) Lesar of Eli, Minnesota and seven grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents and one sister.

Pallbearers will be Jake Barr, Kenneth Horn Sr., John Keller, Frank Lamovec, Alvin Kutlinger and Edward Perko Sr.