Harold “Dean” Bogard, 73, of Hoopeston, passed away at 4:54 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Heritage Health, in Hoopeston.

Dean was born on February 8, 1946, in Jamesburg, Illinois, the son of Earl A. and Susan (Gray) Bogard.  He married Marsha Seiters on November 27, 1964, in Hoopeston.

He is survived by one daughter- Rebecca (Amy) Bogard of Hoopeston; three sons- William (Janet) Bogard of Hoopeston, Bryan Bogard of Hoopeston and Robert (Cinnamon) Bogard of Lockport, Illinois; one brother- Herman (Marsha) Bogard of Clearwater, Florida; one sister- Candy (Stewart) Widlund of Danville; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and a grandson.

Dean worked for Food Machinery and Quaker Oats, for several years, until his retirement.  He enjoyed traveling, gardening and going to Las Vegas.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there are not any services scheduled.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home in Hoopeston to assist them in honoring Dean’s life.  Memories or condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.