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Richard Neal Brogan
1929 - 2019
Richard Neal Brogan
1929 - 2019
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BORN
1929
DIED
2019
Richard Brogan Obituary
Richard Neal Brogan; Major, Retired US Army passed peacefully at 89 on July 8, 2019.
He was born September 6, 1929 to Thomas and Gladys Brogan. Richard lived life fully, valuing family, friends, Church, Community, and Country; demonstrating this daily through his actions.
Richard was preceded in death by parents; his sister Marie Thomas Brogan, SSND; son Richard W; and wife of 58 year, Lauralee. His is survived by his wife Allene Wilson Brogan, son David and wife Lea; daughter Deborah Contreras and spouse Eugene; and grandchildren Catherine, Scott, and Julia. He joined the Army after high school and was com- missioned as a 2Lt in 1958. Richard served in Germany, Fort Sill, and a tour in Korea during the Pueblo Crisis. Retiring in 1968 he began his second career as an insurance adjuster. He also helped establish and build Saint Dominic's.
Visitation and Rosary will be at Sunset Northwest, 6321 Bandera Road on July 21, 2019 from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass will be July 22, 2019 at 12:00pm at Saint Dominic's Catholic Church, 5919 Ingram Road; committal to follow at 1:30 pm, Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Pamela Murphy
July 21, 2019
I am so sad, I cannot come to the services tonight to say my goodbye. You was an awesome Godfather to Leslie and I. May you soar high with the angels and rest in forever peace till we see each other again.
July 20, 2019
God will bless you, Richard, for your many kindnesses to others. Your dependable friendship will always be treasured. We appreciated your Sunday visits to my parents when they became too ill to attend Mass. Love you!
Linda Albert Ridder
Linda Albert Ridder
July 20, 2019
God will bless you, Richard, for all of your many kindnesses to others. Your dependable friendship will be treasured forever. I will always remember your Sunday visits to my parents when they became to ill to attend Mass. Love you!
Anita and Scott Woodward
July 14, 2019
Rest in Peace, Dick! We will miss your wisdom, your laughter, and your zest for life. Thank you for all the help throughout the years! We find comfort in your words, " I am ready when the Lord says it is my time". You guys are always in our thoughts and prayers.
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