William L. Hogan

BILLINGS - William Larry "Bill" Hogan, 82, died of natural causes Sunday in Billings.
Cremation has taken place. His memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, followed by burial with military honors in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Bill Hogan was born on the Hogan home ranch on South 24th Street, on March 22, 1928. He was the older son of William M. and Rosa E. Hogan. His grandfather, Martin Hogan, had settled on the property after coming from Norway in 1881. Bill went home to his Lord on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at the age of 82.
Bill attended Billings schools, graduating from Senior High in 1946. He earned his degree in business administration from the University of Montana in 1950. The military called him in the fall of 1950. He entered the 40th division, 223rd regiment, 3rd battalion, spending time in California, Japan and in combat in Korea. He served as battalion intelligence NCO, with the rank of master sergeant, and was awarded the Bronze Medal For Meritorious Service and the South Korean Service Medal.
Upon returning to the states, he was employed by Glacier State Electric Supply Co. He remained with Glacier for some 40 years, becoming owner/manager. Following the closure of Glacier, Bill worked for O.J. Electric and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Soon following his return from Korea, Bill purchased with his lifetime friend, Bill Williams, the Hanging Seven Ranch on Duck Creek. He raised horses and registered Hereford cattle. For years, he spent each summer vacation with friends, horse-packing into the Beartooth Mountains, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the mountains of Wyoming. In the 1980s, he moved into the valley and started raising racing quarter horses as a hobby. Bill loved delivering the foals and cheering for them on the various tracks in Montana and Wyoming.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother Martin Lloyd Hogan; sister Stella Todd; brother-in-law Joe Borris; and sister-in-law Barbara Hogan.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Borris. Although Bill did not have children of his own, he was a second father to his nine nieces and nephews, Carol Suek, Bob Jolley, Laura Burns, Suzie Restad, Audrey Ruggles, Tom Hogan, Dennis Hogan, Kathy Kuppinger and Tracey Borris. Bill also was blessed with 19 great-nieces and nephews, and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a very good friend, Don Christensen.
"Uncle Larry," we will all miss you. We love you very much and will miss your wisdom.
Memorials may be made to the veterans' organization of your choice.
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