Ronald L. Hogan

 

Ronald L. Hogan, age 78, of Avon, Illinois died at 8:35 A.M. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home.

 

He was born on September 27, 1937 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Lloyd and Louise Williamson Hogan. He married Laurel Sorenson in 1957, who preceded him in death in August, 1978. He later married Marsha Melton Colwell in November, 1992.

 

Surviving are his wife Marsha of Avon, Illinois; two children: Richard Lee (Judy) Hogan of Galesburg, Illinois and Joy Leigh (Mark) Tully of Galesburg, Illinois; step children: Tracy Colwell of Moline, Illinois; Terry (Rachel) Colwell of Abingdon, Illinois; Tina Lovitt of Monmouth, Illinois; and Tom (Lori) Colwell of Avon, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; also two brothers, Roger (Elaine) Hogan of Meredith, New Hampshire and Terry (Louise) Hogan of Hudsonville, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Laurel.

 

In his earlier years, Ron worked as a delivery person for the former Lucky Boy Bread in Galesburg, and also as a conductor for the former CB & Q Railroad. He retired in 2004 from Koppers in Galesburg after 35 years as a prentice operator.

 

Ron never knew a stranger and was always joking.  He was an avid reader and loved to work in his yard.  In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and playing golf.  He also liked to go camping and fishing, and was a member of the NRA.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 16, 2015 and funeral services at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home & Crematory, Knoxville, Illinois.  Rev. John Prain will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Federated Church in Avon, Illinois.  Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorials Gardens in Galesburg, Illinois. On-line condolences or sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com