Gloria Ann (Rzepka) Bogart, 86, of San Antonio, Texas
formerly of Bronson, passed away on September 5, 2019 at Advanced
Rehabilitation of Live Oak, Texas.
A graveside memorial service will take place at 3:00 PM,
Friday, November 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson with Fr. Basker
Lopez officiating. The family is being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in
Bronson.
Gloria was born on December 31, 1932 in Bronson, she was the
daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Nawrocki) Rzepka. She married John
Bogart on June 11, 1955 and lived in Sturgis, Michigan.
She was a member of
Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis and their Angels Altar Society. Gloria
was also a member of the Friendly Circle Dance Club. She later moved to Grand
Rapids before relocating to Texas.
She worked as a cosmetologist and a bank administrative
assistant. Later in life, Gloria owned and operated a snack supply distribution
business in Southwest Michigan.
After retiring, she enjoyed living near Lake
Michigan and in 2014 she relocated to Kerrville, Texas where she enjoyed the
warm weather. Gloria could also be found painting in her spare time.
Gloria is survived by her three children; Claire Bogart of
Kalamazoo, Michigan, Carol (Mack) Bogart Padgett of Kenai, Alaska and Charlie
(Barbara) Bogart of McAdoo, Texas, her two grandchildren; Andrew (Talethia)
Bogart of Alaska and Mandy (Chaz) Quinn of Texas and her brother Phil (Darlene)
Rzepka of Bronson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John
and her brother Johnny Rzepka.
Gloria’s family is grateful for the condolences, and requests
any donations to be made to the charity of your choice.
After the graveside memorial service, Gloria’s
family cordially invites you to the Bronson Strike Zone at 717 E. Chicago St.,
Bronson, MI 49028.
