SFC (Ret) Daniel Clifford Wogan Sr.

Daniel Clifford Wogan, Sr. was born August 15, 1935 in Altoona, Pennsylvania where he grew up and graduated from high school. At the age of 17, Dan enlisted in the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement after 24 ½ years of service. For his faithful service, he received several awards and commendations; some of which include: Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), Meritorious Unit Citation, Bronze Star Medal w/v Device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/device (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge (1st Award), and the Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Service Star. Dan retired with the rank of Sergeant First Class from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. On December 27, 1958, Dan was united in marriage to Donna Jean Lafferty in Altoona, Pennsylvania. They shared over 59 years of marriage together and were blessed with three sons: Daniel Jr., Stephen and Jeffrey. At the time of Dan’s retirement from the military, he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. He and his family decided to remain in the area. Dan began working as a St. Robert Police Officer and spent the next 39 years serving his community. He also served for the St. Robert Municipal Court and in 2009 he was nominated as one of three people for the Citizen of the Year award. Dan also received the Officer of the Year. Dan loved his family tremendously and in his spare time, he enjoyed taking them on family trips, especially to Branson and his favorite ride was any roller coaster. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors while working in his garden. Dan was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates baseball and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan and would watch or listen to every game he could. Dan was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of St. Robert and served as an elder at the church. Dan passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, in the Mercy Hospital of Springfield, Missouri having attained the age of 82 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Dan leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Donna of the home; three sons, Daniel Wogan, Jr.(Loreen) of Altoona, PA, Stephen Wogan (Julie) of Crookston, MN, and Jeffrey Wogan (Amanda) of Jefferson City, MO; five grandchildren, Janna Reighard (Shane), Kiersten Parker (Michael), Trey Wogan (Jennifer), Kayla Kuffman (Michael), and Jacob Wogan (Megan); fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mona Whetstine of State College, PA; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Wogan Ritts; one brother: Melvin Ritts; and one sister: Nancy Grove. Services with military honors were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Robert, Missouri with Pastor John Perling officiating. Pianist Kitty Scott accompanied the congregation as they sang several hymns. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Burial was held in the Alto Reste Cemetery in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dan Wogan to the Faith Lutheran Church and may be left at the funeral home.

SFC (Ret) Daniel Clifford Wogan Sr.

August 15, 1935 - June 9, 2018