Submitted by: Dan Rich
Aug. 29, 1942 - Nov. 26, 2007
South Bend Tribune 11/28/2007
SOUTH BEND - Robert G. Pugh, 65, died Monday in Memorial
Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Annie Pugh
of South Bend and Sherri Wotring and Amy Salyer
both of Mishawaka; two sons, David Pugh of South Bend and Todd Swihart
of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and brothers,
Mike Pugh of South Bend and James Pugh of Buchanan.
Robert requested that there be no visitation
or service. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, South Bend, is
assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions may be made
to the Humane Society or to River Bend Cancer Services.
South Bend Tribune 11/29/2007
MISHAWAKA - Robert G. Pugh, 65, of Mishawaka, IN, passed
away at 8:53 PM Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in Memorial Hospital after
a courageous battle with leukemia. Robert was a diesel mechanic
for years at Michiana Mack in Mishawaka and then for Himco in
Elkhart. He was born on August 29, 1942, in South Bend, IN, to
James H. and Violet (Stanley) Pugh, and was a lifelong
resident.
On November 8, 2003, in Mishawaka, IN, he
married Judy (Swartzell) Pugh, who survives. Robert is
also survived by three daughters, Annie (Chris Hessling)
Pugh of South Bend, Sherri Wotring and Amy Salyer, both of
Mishawaka; two sons, David (Renee) Pugh of South Bend and Todd
(Misty) Swihart of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren and one
great-grandson; two brothers, Mike (Sharon) Pugh of South Bend
and James (Joanne) Pugh of Buchanan, MI; and numerous nieces and
nephews. One son, Tony Swihart, preceded him in death in 1988,
and one sister, Patricia Cowsert. Robert served in the United
States Army. He enjoyed tractor pulls and spending time with his
family at Lilly Lake. A special thank you to Michiana
Hematology & Oncology, to Dr. Bufill, and the 10 South Floor
at Memorial Hospital.
Robert requested that there would be no
visitation or service. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, South Bend
is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in
memory of Robert G. Pugh may be made to the Humane Society, 2506
Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or to River Bend Cancer
Services, 919 E. Jefferson Blvd, Suite 401, South Bend, IN 46617.