Lewis Brogan

1943 - 2021

LEWIS H. BROGAN Dr. Lewis H. Brogan, a long-term resident and business owner in Chico, CA, died peacefully in his sleep on December 20, 2021, at the age of 78, at his home, San Tan Valley, AZ. He is survived by his wife Kathryn (Kats) of 36 years, his son and daughter, Patrick and Kimberly, and three grandsons, Liam, Colin and Aiden. Lew was born June 20, 1943 in Emporia, KS and grew up in Great Bend. He attended Kansas State University, a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and graduated in 1968, with a degree in veterinary medicine. Dr. Brogan's veterinary career began in Camden, NJ. Lew was an enlisted officer in the USAF and served two years as the base veterinarian at Beale AFB in Marysville, CA. He moved to Chico, partnered with Dr. Bob Allen at Erickson Veterinary Hospital for 11 years, purchased the hospital, retired in February 2021, and concluded a 50-year career. Lew was on the Board of Directors of the YMCA, '77-79. He was president of the Chico Rotary Club, '86-87 and the recipient of several Paul Harris Fellow awards. He helped organize and build Golden Valley Bank, Chico, 2006. He was certified as an Honorary Roll Member of the AVMA, 2014. Lew enjoyed a variety of sports including softball, racquetball, bocce ball, hunting with his labradors, golfing at Butte Creek Country Club, Chico, and collecting premium wines. A Celebration of Life is planned on January 29, 10 am, Evangelical Free Church, Chico, 1193 Filbert Ave. A fellowship gathering will follow the service.