Vernon Carl Bogart went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2023 at his home, 1110 W. McArtor Road, Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born November 19, 1938 at Oakley, Kansas to Sylvia Mary (Boss) Bogart and Carl Thomas Bogart.  Vernon graduated from Oakley High School where he met Ada Joy Miller, his high school sweetheart.

They married May 31, 1957, to this union was born two daughters and two sons, who brought them much joy.

After graduation from High School Vernon went to work for KDOT in Oakley, Kansas.  He later attended Garden City Community College working towards an engineering career to become a Licensed Land Surveyor.  He enjoyed learning the history of the land being surveyed.

In 2001, Vernon became Chaplain at Fort Dodge where he served for 9 years.  Vernon, Ada, and daughter Cynthia formed John 14 Ministries.  After leaving Fort Dodge, Vernon held church services at Park Plaza Tower as John 14 Fellowship.  After COVID the services were moved to the Dodge House, where it is presently located.  Vernon was part of the Ministerial Alliance and Pastor's Prayer Group.

Vernon is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Linda Sue, daughter, Cynthia Marie Philpott, his parents, and sister, Vergie Heinen.

He is survived by wife, Ada, they were married 66 ½ years.  Son's Vernon Conrad Bogart (Kim) Whitesboro, Texas, Donald Ray Bogart (Barbara) Runaway Bay, Texas, he was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren, brother Varden Bogart (Jeanette) Grand Junction, Colorado.

Vernon always had a neat sense of humor; he will be greatly missed.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, Kansas with Rev. Chris Conner officiating.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.  There will be no public visitation as cremations has taken place.  Friends may sign the register from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Friday, September 29, 2023 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggest memorials to Minneola Health Care Long Term Care or John 14 Fellowship, both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel.  1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.  Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com