Don Hogue

Don F. Hogue, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sun., Sept. 7, 2008, at his home.

He was born on May 14, 1920, in Pickrell, KS, the son of William and Edna Hogue.

Don was a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

He worked for Phillips Petroleum and later became President of Hill's Packing Company. He owned and operated with Fern Hogue, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Topeka, Hill's Pet Foods, Alexander Bros. Baking Company and Colorado Concrete Mfg. Company. Don has been raising Black Angus cattle for 50 years.

Don married Fern Hill on June 20, 1943. She preceded in him in death on Sept. 16, 2000. He later married Margie Lower. She survives of the home.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Rotary Club, Optimist Club, Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Lodge #51, Topeka Scottish Rite, Arab Shrine and he received his 60 year Masonic Lodge pin this year.

Don is survived three daughters: Kathlyn Parker-Rodriguez of Austin, TX; Dr. Evelyn Dowell of Torrance, CA and Daryl Hogue of Culver City, CA; three step-children and their families; two sisters: Cheryl Line and Marion Nash; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mr. Hogue will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Wed., Sept. 10 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Visitation will follow from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thurs. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Capper Foundation, 3500 SW 10th, Topeka, 66604 or Topeka Community Foundation, 5431 SW 29th, Topeka, 66614.