John F. Bogold Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John F. Bogold, 88, of rural Claypool, Indiana (Beaver Dam Lake) passed at 4:32 pm, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence. John was born on Sept. 28, 1931 in Buffalo, New York to the late George Joseph and Violet (Kunz) Bogold. He married on Jan. 26, 1952 in Orchard Park, New York to Annette Bapst, she survives. John retired after 42 years from Bethlehem Steel in Porter, Indiana. He also served as a police officer in earlier years in Silver Creek, New York. He was a graduate of Burgard Vocational High School of Buffalo, New York. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a part of the National Guard. He was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. John was also a member of the Moose and a Mason. He served as Exalted Ruler and was honored for his outstanding work as a part of the Hobart Elks Lodge and later became an active member of the Rochester Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling. Survivors and place of residence: Wife - Annette Bogold - Claypool, Ind. Children – George J. and wife Lori Bogold - Portage, Ind. Bonnie and husband Brian Zale - Wheatfield, Ind. John H. Bogold - Claypool, Ind. Becky Sue Joros - Valparaiso, Ind. Grandchildren - Rachel Renee Conn, Phillip Dyniewski, Amber Belleville, James Joros, Jessica Joros, and Karl Greer Great Grandchildren - Bryce Dyniewski and Blake Belleville Brother - George Bogold Jr. Sisters - Vicky Doerfler, Kathy Gallivan and Linda Kraus Preceded in Death By: Parents - George and Violet Bogold Brother - James “Jimmy” Bogold A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church 9798 West 1000 South Akron, Indiana with Pastor Butch Troke officiating. A time of fellowship and a meal will take place after the service at the church. Please follow all social distancing guidelines for the health of all in attendance. The arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana. Donations can be made in his memory to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. Please Share a Memory or send an Online Condolence for the Family.

John F. Bogold

September 28, 1931 - April 7, 2020