Wayne D. Bogan

Bogan, Wayne D.

Wayne David Bogan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. He was born in Milwaukee on September 1, 1922, the son of the late Walter and Elenor (Vredenberg) Bogan. Wayne graduated from Appleton High School in 1940 and was drafted into the Army during World War II. In 1943, after his dedicated and honorable service to his country, Wayne worked for the Appleton Postal Service as a carrier for 20 years. On September 2, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa, Wayne married his loving wife, Dorothy J. Bogan. She precedes him in death. After working for the post office, Wayne worked as a pin setter mechanic in Milwaukee in the bowling industry until his retirement in 1985. A special thanks to Eddie Vhradian, his employer and longtime friend. Wayne enjoyed his flowers, bird watching as well as making bird houses, crafting and history.

Wayne will be sadly missed by his children: Patrick (Peggy) Bogan of Merrill, Karen (Dan) Siebenlist of Atlanta, GA, Kelli (Craig) Thompson of Muskego, Walter (Amy) Bogan III of Muskego, Amy (Brandon) Sorenson of Dacula, GA; grandchildren: Clint (Diane), Nick, Kacie, Zak, Danny, Becca, Emma, Michael, Bryan, Annabelle, Anna, Jen; great-grandchild, Ariel, and sisters: Renee (Clem) Geenan of Sarasota, FL. and Margaret “Pete” Hankowitz of Little Chute. Wayne is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jeffrey Sorenson.

A Memorial Service for Wayne will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the STAR OF HOPE CHAPEL, 3131 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, with Deacon Maury Reed officiating. Friends may call at the chapel from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Wayne has been established.

Wayne's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home at Olson Hall for all their care and support for our dad.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231