William John Fogle, 65, of Drake, ND passed away unexpectedly at his home October 31, 2024. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with the Nelson Funeral Home of Drake, ND.
William John Fogle was born November 23, 1958 to William Norman and Gloria Jane (Rose) Fogle in Annapolis, MD. He grew up in Pasadena, MD on the water. John loved the outdoors; swimming, riding bikes and playing in the woods. He was educated in Pasadena and finished high school in 1976. John wanted to be a Marine and honorably served in the United States Marine Corp. from September 1977 to September 1984. He became a diesel mechanic and loved doing that for many years. John learned how to operate heavy equipment and that was his love.
John and Dee met in 1976. He went his way for a short time to return and began to share his life with his wife, Dee, until the present. John and Dee moved from Maryland to North Dakota in October 1999 and soon after he was employed by CP Railway. John loved his family and his kids and grandkids meant the world to him. He also loved his poodles and right now, they are lost as I am.
John is survived by his wife, Dee; children, Jaime (Scott) Simon of Pasadena, MD, Josh Fogle of Indiana and Sarah (Brian) Wurm of Glendive, MT; 8 grandchildren, Alex, Lily, Abby, Ryker, Madi, Charlotte, Brookston and Sheldon; brother, Charles Perry Fogle.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, grandparents and parents.
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