Richard P. Bogart

VAN WERT — Richard P. "Rick" Bogart, 74, died Nov. 18, 2012, at his residence in Van Wert. He was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Lima to Ewing Paul and Hildegarde Elizabeth McNamara Bogart. Mr. Bogart retired from Central Mutual Insurance Co. in Van Wert. He was a member of St. Marys of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. He was a graduate of St. Rose High School. He loved fishing, golf and his cats. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include a five children, Timothy Paul (Stacey) Bogary, of Lynden, WA, R. David (Lisa) Bogart, of Westlake, Debra Laudick, of Van Wert, Linda (Mike) Kennaw, of Lynden, WA, and Mary (Damon) Yackey, of Van Wert; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Karen (John) Truesdale, of Cridersville. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose Catholic Church in Lima. The Rev. David Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Elementary School Tuition Assistance in Van Wert.