Patrick "Pat" E. Hogan

Patrick “Pat” E. Hogan, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. 

Pat was born the son of Owen and Mary Lee (Clark) Hogan on July 26, 1931, in Topeka, KS. He attended Holy Name catholic school and graduated from Topeka High School. On May 24, 1974, he married Audrey Barbara Harvey. Together, they celebrated almost 45 years of marriage before Audrey’s passing on March 15, 2019.

Pat served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in June of 1954. He owned and operated Hogan Hardware with locations in Carbondale and Topeka. Pat was a hands-on craftsman, and he was very proud of building his own home and loved to tinker in his shop. He took great pride in having a well-manicured lawn and garden. In his spare time, Pat loved skiing, boating, and fishing. He and Audrey enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his antique cars, spending time at Lake Perry, and then at the cabin he and his dad built at Wabaunsee Lake. Pat was one to never sit idle and in years past, he raised homing pigeons, built cages and was always ready with a fishing pole to go fishing. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and for the love he had for his family and the great times they had especially during the holidays. 

Survivors include his son, Steven Haya (Shelly), daughter, Jayne Lewis (Keith), daughter, Sharon Escobar (Daniel), and son, Austin Haya, Jr. Other survivors include his 14 beloved grandchildren; as well as his 22 cherished great-grandchildren with an additional great-grandchild due in May.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Audrey; son, Owen “Hogie” Hogan; daughter, Patricia Hogan; and granddaughter, Kayla Urton.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will take place at the Holy Trinity Mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., with military honors. Private burial of cremains next to his wife will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Pat’s memory to Helping Hands Human Society, 5720 SW 21^st St., Topeka, KS 66604.

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