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Ralph Bogan Obituary

Bogan, Ralph T. Born to Eternal Life Sunday, August 29, 2010. Age 96 years. Born in Philidelphia, PA, March 1, 1914. Ralph served in the merchant marines, worked as an iron worker, worked on ships and was once a pin setter in a bowling alley. Ralph was preceded in death by his dear friend Katie Keller, whom he considered to be his daughter. Ralph was a Legend of Bay View and the Pandora's Box Tavern, owned by Katie. He spent his last years in nursing homes, hospitals and care centers. He will be greatly missed. Visitation, Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at the Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Suminski Family Funeral Homes 2486 S. Kinnickinnic 414-744-5156 www.lifestorynet.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 5, 2010.

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