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Robert Degan Obituary
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William W. and Augusta Rautenberg Degen. He wrote the famous song "Hokey Pokey" with the late Joe Briar in 1944. He was a member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are two sons, Bill and Bob Degen; a grandson, Chris Degen; and two great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
A private family gathering will be held Saturday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington.
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December 11, 2009
I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING MR DEGAN; MY DAD, FRANK TALARICO, CUT HIS HAIR NUMEROUS TIMES. HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN. ACTUALLY HE HAD GIVEN MY SISTER AN AUTOGRAPHED FIVE DOLLAR BILL, WHICH UNFORTUNATELY, SHE WAS FORCED TO SPEND. WHEN SHE SAW THE OBITURARY, SHE FELT REALLY BADLY AND ALSO GUILTY ABOUT SPENDING THE FIVE.
LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY,
CAROL (TALARICO) MASON
Teresa Isaac
November 28, 2009
Thank you for bringing joy to so many young people at skating rinks around the world with your song.
patricia williams
November 27, 2009
Thank you Mr. Degan for making so many people (millions) so happy with such a great song and dance, children and adults all over enjoyed that song at weddings,parties,and just anywhere it was heard, and still enjoy it. You brought happiness to many with that song, Thank you again for sharing your talent, Pat Williams
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