Obituary for Richard J. Bogner
Richard J. Bogner, 84, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at The Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. He was born December 9, 1937, in Scott City, Kansas the son of Jacob & Agnes (Droste) Bogner.
Richard moved with his family to Wright, Kansas where he attended grade school. He then attended and graduated from high school at St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City. Richard then earned a football scholarship to play at Hutchinson Junior College. After graduating from Hutchinson, Richard served in the Army National Guard. On June 10, 1961, he married Karen Reimer in Ingalls, Kansas. They lived in Dodge City until 1971, when they moved to Garden City. They have lived in Garden City since. After moving to Garden City Richard worked as owner and operator of Buffalo Industries and Supreme Manufacturing, and since 1981 has been owner and operator of Bogner Oil Field Services.
Richard was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City and the Knights of Columbus #2795. He enjoyed sports, playing golf, playing cards, dancing, and he especially loved to take care of his family.
Survivors include his wife Karen Bogner of the home; three children Charlene Bigley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jake & wife Sally Bogner of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Paul & wife Stephanie Bogner of Garden City, Kansas; a brother David & wife Janice Bogner of Wright, Kansas; three sisters Pauline Kristek of Salina, Kansas, Phyllis Hauver of Naponee, Nebraska, and Agnes & husband Tom Walsh of Topeka, Kansas; five grandchildren Jennifer & husband Brandon Kornele, Tara Jones, Kristen Morgan, Kimberly & husband Ryan Harp, & Jeffery Bogner; a Step-grandson Jason Bigley; eight great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters Mary Schaller and Angela Williams; two brothers Arnold Bogner and Andrew Bogner; a son-in-law Robert Bigley; and a great-grandson Bennett Morgan.
Vigil service and Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, also at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the St. Dominic School Endowment fund, in care of the funeral home.
Richard moved with his family to Wright, Kansas where he attended grade school. He then attended and graduated from high school at St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City. Richard then earned a football scholarship to play at Hutchinson Junior College. After graduating from Hutchinson, Richard served in the Army National Guard. On June 10, 1961, he married Karen Reimer in Ingalls, Kansas. They lived in Dodge City until 1971, when they moved to Garden City. They have lived in Garden City since. After moving to Garden City Richard worked as owner and operator of Buffalo Industries and Supreme Manufacturing, and since 1981 has been owner and operator of Bogner Oil Field Services.
Richard was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City and the Knights of Columbus #2795. He enjoyed sports, playing golf, playing cards, dancing, and he especially loved to take care of his family.
Survivors include his wife Karen Bogner of the home; three children Charlene Bigley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jake & wife Sally Bogner of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Paul & wife Stephanie Bogner of Garden City, Kansas; a brother David & wife Janice Bogner of Wright, Kansas; three sisters Pauline Kristek of Salina, Kansas, Phyllis Hauver of Naponee, Nebraska, and Agnes & husband Tom Walsh of Topeka, Kansas; five grandchildren Jennifer & husband Brandon Kornele, Tara Jones, Kristen Morgan, Kimberly & husband Ryan Harp, & Jeffery Bogner; a Step-grandson Jason Bigley; eight great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters Mary Schaller and Angela Williams; two brothers Arnold Bogner and Andrew Bogner; a son-in-law Robert Bigley; and a great-grandson Bennett Morgan.
Vigil service and Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, also at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the St. Dominic School Endowment fund, in care of the funeral home.