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John Hogle Obituary

John W. Hogle, also known as "The Bicycle Man", 94, of Sheldon passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka. He was born on November 24, 1930 in Watseka, a son of William C. and Florence (Edgar) Hogle and they preceded him in death along with one sister, Jean Sancken.
John is survived by his son, Richard Hogle of Stephenson, Virginia; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was a member of the Sheldon Methodist Church. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW.
Graveside services will be at a later date in the Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon.
Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
Memorials may be made to the Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
Please share a memory of "The Bicycle Man" at knappfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Republic from Mar. 3 to Mar. 6, 2025.

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Butch Crusie

March 24, 2025

R I P John I often think about the old days working for you and teaching me something new all the time

Cindy Eagle

March 10, 2025

I had the pleasure of owning a black three speed Schwinn bicycle with hand brakes that my parents purchased for me. Of course my folks were great supporters of keeping their shopping local; therefore the purchase came from John Hogle who earned the title of "Bicycle Man." John was always pleasant and willing to help when the tires needed to be replaced or any maintenance required.

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