Peter RODICH

17 AUG 1925 - 4 MAR 2009

• BIRTH: 17 AUG 1925, Gary, Lake, IN
• DEATH: 4 MAR 2009, Mishawaka, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 4 JUL 1947, Clinton, Vermillion, IN

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[N25291] Peter Rodich
August 17, 1925 - March 14, 2009
Mishawaka, Indiana

eter "Pete" Rodich, 83, of Mishawaka, died on Saturday March 14, 2009. He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 17, 1925 to Joseph & Phoebe (Curry) Rodich who preceded him in death, He was raised in Shephardsville, Indiana by his maternal grandparents, William & Dorothy Curry. Pete married the former Ruth E. Cinotto in Clinton, Indiana on July 4, 1947. He is survived by Ruth his wife of nearly sixty-two years, a daughter, Terry Jo (Tony) Landis of Goshen, a son Gary Rodich Sr. of Mishawaka, two granddaughters, Kimberly (John) Bodell of Granger Jennifer Rodich of South Bend, two grandsons, Aaron (Tami) Kobb of Mishawaka, Gary (Abigail) Rodich Jr. of New Carlisle, great grandchildren, Rachael Bodell, Antony, Liam and Maya Rodich. Two sisters, Mildred (Harvey)Yelich of Galloway, Ohio, Jean Ann Jackson of Aurora, Illinois and a brother, Eugene (Laura) Rodich of Greenfield, Indiana. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Robert and Nicky and a great granddaughter Kaley Bodell. He worked at Ball Band from 1947-1953. He joined the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 in September 1954 where he served on the advisory board and the executive board. He was also a Business Representative from 1981 to 1987. He was a Gold card member and honored as a 50 year member in 2004 he retired from the union. He served as Mishawaka City Democratic Councilman for the 6th district from 1980-1992. He had served as St. Joseph County Highway Commissioner. Pete received the Distinguished Hoosier award by Governor Evan Bayh on 12-16-1991 and the Council of The Sagamores of The Wabash by Governor Evan Bayh on 6-11-1996 Pete served in World War II in the 1st Army 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a life member of VFW Post #360, Knox Masonic Lodge #639, American Legion Post #161, Life Member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend. Pete was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.The family will be accepting friends on Tuesday March 17th at Bubb Funeral Chapel from 4-8pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:30am Wednesday with Rev. Ervin Mize officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.Memorial contributions in Pete's name may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.