Paul I. Wognum, age 66, of St. John, IN passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Cindy Wognum, nee Bradley. Loving father of Tracy (Marc) Wasser and Chad (Jennifer) Wognum. Proud grandfather of Megan, Bode and Cooper. Dear brother of Joanne Hoeksema. Devoted son of Adriana and the late Erwin Wognum. Visitation Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN with Bob DeYoung officiating. Paul was an electrical contractor in business with his father at Wognum Electric in South Holland for many years. He loved fishing and golfing with his buddies and spending time with his family. Memorial contributions may be given to Northwestern Memorial Foundation Transplant Endowment Fund, In Memory of Paul Wognum, Attn: Ann Murray, 251 E. Huron, Suite 3-200, Chicago, IL 60611. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.