Submitted by: Dan Rich

Louis E. Smogor

Dec. 24, 1906 - Jan. 23, 1995

South Bend Tribune 1/25/1995

SOUTH BEND - Louis E. Smogor, 88, of East Edison Road, died at 6 p.m. Monday in his home after an illness. Mr. Smogor retired in 1973 after 10 years as an architect and licensed professional engineer for Charles Cole and Son. He also was a former South Bend building commissioner. He was born Dec. 24, 1906, in South Bend, and was a lifetime area resident.

On June 29, 1937, in Ann Arbor, Mich., he married Klementene K. Kendziorski. She died Jan. 19, 1994. Surviving are three sons, Louis E. Jr. of Greencastle, Ind., Robert F. of South Bend and Howard A. of Reston, Va.; two grandchildren; and a sister, Janette A. Smogor of South Bend. He was a 1929 graduate of University of Michigan, a member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church, the Elks, American Legion Post 357, and a Navy veteran of World War II.

A memorial service will be at a later date. Private burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. McGann Funeral Home, 2313 E. Edison Road, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.