Robert "Bob" Russell Hogan, age 87, resident of Verona Township, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 10, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 25, 1926 in Kinde to the late Russell and Frances (Wing) Hogan.
Robert Hogan and Doris Stubbs were united in marriage on June 1, 1946. She preceded him in death in 1986.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and attended pre-flight Naval Academy in Ottumwa, Iowa from 1944-1946. Bob was a member of the Drum 8 Bugle Corp. He attended the Port Austin United Protestant Church. He was a lay minister, and a member of the Port Austin American Legion, Frank Horetski, Post 499 for 62 years. Bob was very active in bring the Veterans Waterfront Park to Port Austin. He served as Mayor of Port Austin for 15 years and gave 21 years of service to the Port Austin Fire Department. He was a member of the Bad Axe Lions Club for many years and served as president during that time. He was also an active member of the Huron County Republican Party serving as a national delegate in 2000 and a former Huron County Commissioner. Bob was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1986.
Bob started Hogan Construction Company in 1972 and continued to own and operate the business until his death. He enjoyed traveling to Montana and Wyoming where he was an avid hunter.
He is survived by three daughters, Connie Martin of Bushell, Florida; Anna Wuehler of Nebraska; JoAnn Gage (Lee Latimer) of Cass City; one daughter in-law, Deborah Hogan of Bushnell, Florida; one brother, William Hogan of Port Austin; eleven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. (over)
Robert was preceded in death by a son, Robert J. Hogan in 2005; a daughter, Patricia Beiderman in 2004, and sons in-law, Wayne Beiderman and Fred Martin; two brothers, Phillip and David (Bud) Hogan; one sister, Virginia Lewis.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the United Protestant Church, 8625 Arch St. Port Austin, MI with Rev. Nancy Bitterling, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Port Austin Township Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral Home and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the church until time of service.
Memorials may be offered to Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial, P.O. Box 237, Royal Oak, MI 48068.
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