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25, 1921 - April 18, 2010MISHAWAKA - Peter L. Bogumill, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 18th, at Dujarie House in Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame, Indiana. Peter was born in Thorpe, Wisconsin, and grew up in the lumbering town of Rib Lake, Wisconsin. He enjoyed sports and the outdoors of northern Wisconsin, often playing hooky from school in order to work as a lumberjack to bring in extra money for his family during The Depression. When Pearl Harbor was bombed he signed up for duty in the military and served in the Coast Guard/Navy on the LCI (Landing Craft Infantry). He saw action during the invasion of Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy. He was wounded in action during the D-Day invasion and was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war Peter remained on duty with the Coast Guard and married Bridget C. Coyne on October 28, 1944, in Chicago, IL. Bridget preceded him in death on March 16, 2007. After his retirement in 1982 they moved to Mishawaka to be near family. He enjoyed his family, the St. Joseph river, and Notre Dame football. Surviving Peter are two daughters, Patricia (Don) Cressy of Mishawaka and Catherine Rasmussen of Mishawaka; and three sons, Michael (Mary) Bogumill of Mishawaka, Peter (Mary Ann) Bogumill of Mesa, AZ, and Paul (Mary Kay) Bogumill of Helena, MT. Peter also had 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition, Peter is survived by one sister, Florence Vandeveer, and one brother, John (Avis) Bogumill of Mesa, AZ. A second sister, Betty Wolfe, preceded him in death in March 2010. The family gratefully wishes to acknowledge the kindness and care of the Dujarie House staff. We also would like to thank Curtis Stump, Kay Hill and Cathy Trewhella for their support with our father. Family and friends are welcome to attend a viewing on Wednesday, April 21, from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. in the Dujarie House Chapel followed immediately by Mass of Christian Burial. A private family interment will follow at a later date. In remembrance of Peter, contributions may be made to the Holy Cross Foundation, P.O. Box 706, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Condolences and memories may be sent to www.McGannHay.com.