Gary L Bogart

Cathy, was surfing the internet trying to find an email address for you or Gary because I started reading a recent well-received book set in Alton, Illinois (scene of Gary's teaching time and coincidental with Laurel Cooley's being a young student there in the pre-H.W.Wilson years.) Wanted to let him know about the book. Instead found the obituary. Cathy, Gary was such a unique person and know this must have been a great loss. The world is a little less. Young Britney's reference to Gary's support, humor and dependable spirit, was much to the point. Thinking of you and hoping you are still occasionally checking in to this obituary page.

Gary was my cousin, and what time we had to see one another was always
A b lessing. He was a dear man with a wonderdul sense of humor. I'm so
Sorry for your loss, Cathy and Ronnie. Love, Judy

So glad we had the opportunity to know Gary! He was a wonderful person who will be missed. Love, prayers and sympathy to his family.

I have fond memories of us as kids, going to Main St. Methodist Church, Aunt Mayme's at Christmas time, and Uncle Mel and all the kids playing "up table up". Rest in Peace cousin. Gayvohn Robertson Bayley

Uncle Gary, you were always so patient with this rambunctious niece! Thank you for the support over the years. Your humor and dependable spirit will be deeply missed at our family events. I'm so happy for the time we had together. I know you touched a lot of lives. You'll live in my heart as long as I'm here!
Love,
Brittney

RIP Gary, You are remembered, and much respected Fond Memories, From Main St. Your Friend Riley

RIP

Gary will be so missed by his family and everyone in his world. He was a great brother-in-law and a wonderful uncle to our daughters. We were lucky to have him in our lives!
Bob and Nancy Rentschler (brother and sister-in-law to Gary's wife, Cathy)