Walter W. Hogrefe

HOGREFE Col. Walter W. Hogrefe, U.S. Army, (Ret.), age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on February 6, 1919, in Arlington, Virginia, to William and Alice Hogrefe. He was a graduate of West Point, the January class of 1943, graduating early due to WW II. His class was forever known as the Half Baked class. He continued his military career for the next 33 years. After military retirement, he and his beloved wife, Joan, moved to Orange Park, Florida. Walt was an engineer for the city of Jacksonville for the next 30 years. He was an active officer of Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron and held many positions during his tenure. In 2004 Walt truly retired. He and Joan moved to San Antonio, TX. There he enjoyed poker and socializing with new friends at Independence Village. Walt loved electronics, gadgets and every aspect of boating. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Joan. He is survived by his sons, Bill Hogrefe and wife Deborah of Colorado, Ken Hogrefe and wife Teresa of Houston, Texas, and Scott Hogrefe and wife Connie of Florida; his daughters, Barbara Holy and husband Ladya of Oregon, Sue Jackson and husband Ben of Georgia, Kelly Giesbrecht and husband Martin of Kentucky; 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; his brother, Art Hogrefe; and sister, Alice Sherwood. Service is Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM, at Porter Loring North Chapel Full Military Honors services will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P O. Box 291048, San Antonio, Texas, 78229. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH, 102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232. (210) 495-8221 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com