Hogan, William J. 'Bill'

William J. “Bill” Hogan, 82, of 7466 Wieferich Rd., Farley, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 4:15 p.m. at his home surrounded by family. Friends and relatives of Bill may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, where a wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Services for Bill Hogan will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Worthington, with the Rev. Robert Gross officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Farley.

Bill was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Daniel and Mayme (Haas) Hogan. He received his education in the rural country schools and St. Paul's School in Worthington. On Aug. 23, 1950, he was united in marriage to Wilma Lehmann at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa. Bill farmed with his wife, Wilma, all his life on the Hogan Century Farm.

He devoted his time to many activities, woodworking, hunting, fishing and trap shooting, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards with neighbors and relatives, and the good company of his dog, Bo.

He was a member of St. Paul's Parish in Worthington, Pheasants Forever, Worthington Sportsmans Club, and the ASCS for which he also served on its board of directors for several years. He was also a 4-H leader in Worthington for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Hogan of Farley; five children, Leo Hogan (and friend, Jen Tegeler) of Farley, Bev (Ron) Goerdt of Peosta, Karen (Al) Schmidt of Cedar Rapids, Sherry Bonelli (and friend, Greg Hansen) of Marion and Dan (Shelly) Hogan of Farley; 12 grandchildren, Scott Hogan, Sandi (Kevin) Brantley, Adam (Miki) Goerdt, Alex Goerdt (and friend, Stephanie Grutz), Amber Schmidt, Austin Schmidt, Connor Bonelli, Sidney Bonelli, Kiley Bonelli, Brandon Hogan, Megan Hogan and Collin Hogan; a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Hogan; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Bill (JoAnn) Lehmann, Ruth (Joe) McMahon, Florence (Merlie) Jaeger, Sister M. Lois Lehmann PVBM, Marina Lehmann and Margie Lehmann; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Genevieve Wedewer; his father- and mother-in-law, Tony and Frances Lehmann; brothers-in-law, Elmer Lehmann and Clarence Lehmann; and sisters-in-law, Anna Mae and Verla Lehmann.

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