William V. Bogel Sr.

William V. Bogel Sr., 78, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg after an extended illness.

He was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Nashville, TN, son of the late, Ralph V. Sr. and Mattie E. (Fowler) Bogel. On Dec. 24, 1967, he married Dorothy L. Smith. She preceded him in death on Nov. 3, 2019, following 52 years of marriage.

He is survived by two children: William V. Jr. (wife, Tammy) and Victoria Goff (husband, Stan); five grandchildren: Kera, Mattison, Colton, Tiersty and Peyton; a great-grandson, Shaddix; two sisters: Mary Imler and Margaret Foreman; and two brothers: Ralph Jr. and Charles Bogel.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Garlock; and two brothers: Jim and Mike Bogel.

Bill proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1966, attaining the rank of Seaman Apprentice and was a member of the D. Merl Tipton V.F.W. Post 43, Martinsburg. He was a dedicated employee at HH Brown Shoe Company for over 50 years.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, fishing and gardening. Over the years, Bill enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with his brothers. Just a few weeks prior to his passing, he was still singing to his precious great-grandson, Shaddix.

A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Bill may be given to Cove Cause for Cancer, 343 Ponderosa Lane, Roaring Spring, PA 16673.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)