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Richard Bognar Obituary
Jan. 9, 1933 - Feb. 8, 2021
NILES, MI -
Richard M. Bognar, Sr. of Niles, MI passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living. He was born on January 9, 1933, in South Bend, to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Pallo) Bognar. On October 25, 1958, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, South Bend, he married Dolores Filchak, who survives. He is also survived by his son, Richard M. “Rick” (Amy) Bognar of South Bend; his daughter, Pam (Steven) Leszczynski of Noblesville, IN; four grandchildren, Jill (Zach) Cress, Eric Leszczynski, and Grant and Kaley Bognar; and by two great-grandchildren, Grant and Noah Cress. Mr. Bognar worked as a Draftsman for AEP for 44 years, before retiring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Friday, February 12, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 309 S. Taylor St., South Bend, where friends may visit for one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 2725 Airview Blvd., Suite #101, Portage, MI 49002. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.
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Chris Mouros
February 12, 2021
Goodbye to a good neighbor and condolences to the Bognar family.
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Paul J Mouros
February 11, 2021
"My sincere condolences go out to the entire Bognar family. Rick and Pam, your father would rock a tank top back in the day; I'm sure Heaven will be a lot rosier with the passing of your dad! Sending you much love at this time of grief."
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