Roland M. Bogert, age 63, of Buckhannon, WV died Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at his son’s house, Charles L. Bogert in Lenexa, KS. He was born August 3, 1948 and was the son of the late Raymond K. Bogert and Pauline S. Bogert. In addition to his two parents he was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Sue Abbott, infant Carolyn Ann Bogert, and twin brother Raymond K. Bogert, III. He is survived by one son Charles Lovell Bogert and his wife Jodi and his two granddaughters Bryce Ann and Paige Elizabeth of Lenexa, KS; Six nieces Amy Shealy and husband Jim of Lexington, SC, Kim Trittenwein and husband Oliver of Chesnee, SC, Merribeth Butler and husband Trey of Charlotte, NC, Mary Ellen Calhoon and husband Kelly, Stacy Lynn Bogert and Jeremy Egglefield of Sarasota, FL, and Martha Ann Bogert and Dan Harvey of Brooklyn, NY. He is also survived by his great nieces Kaitlin and Betsy Shealy, Isabella and Grace Trittenwein, and great nephew Clay Butler. Mr. Bogert was a coal miner, member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks and Moose Lodge and Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Roland was also involved with the Punta Gorda’s PGI Civic Association as well as the Elkins Pilots Club. He attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and served in the Army Reserves. Roland enjoyed golfing and fishing, spending time in Florida with his companion and friend Vera Bennett. He lived life to the fullest with his friends and family. Friends will be received Friday, November 18, 2011 from 6-9 pm at Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home with and Elks service following. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Joseph Shreve officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery at Philippi, W.V. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 1700 MacCorkle SE, 3rd Floor, Charleston, WV 25314 or call 304-347-5850 code SCA for Melanoma. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
