"Bob was my 2nd dad. I remember riding my bike over and just sitting on the porch with him and talking -- Barb wasn't even there! He was a great man and I loved him. Phyllis, Dave, Mike, and Barb: you have my most heartfelt condolences. Em"
In loving memory of
Dr. Robert Bogan
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Dr. Robert L. Bogan, 84, respected and popular retired Associate Dean of the Indiana University School of Dentistry, died December 14, 2010. He was born July 28, 1926 in Anderson, IN to the late Harold and Helen Bogan. Bob graduated from Shortridge High School in 1944. He was an Army veteran of WWII, having served with the Army Corps of Engineers in Italy and Japan. After completion of his service, he graduated from Butler University in 1950. He then attended Indiana University School of Dentistry, receiving his DDS degree in 1954 and MSD in 1967.
In 1954, Bob began dental practice with Dr. Robert Tarplee in the Hume-Mansur Building in Indianapolis and also became a part-time instructor at the IU Dental School. He left private practice in 1960 when he accepted a full-time faculty position at the Dental School. During his 36-year tenure there, he attained the rank of Professor and Associate Dean for Student Affairs, retiring in 1990 as Professor Emeritus of Prosthodontics.
During his career he was active in a number of professional organizations including the International College of Dentists, American Dental Association, American Association of Dental Schools, American Academy of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, Indiana Dental Association, Indianapolis District Dental Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the John F. Johnston Society. He was a member of the Alpha Omega and Xi Psi Phi (Dental) Fraternities.
He served as president of the IU School of Dentistry Alumni Association and in 1987, received the Association?s Distinguished Service Award for his ?outstanding abilities, accomplishments and contributions to the profession of Dentistry and to Indiana University.? In 1985 he received the Maynard K. Hine Medal, awarded by the IU Alumni Association, for ?unique and significant contributions to Indiana University in Indianapolis.? In further recognition of his service to IUPUI, in 1990 he received the Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., M.D. Experience Excellence Recognition Award. He also was involved for many years with Boy Scout Troop #510 and served as president of the Board of Directors of the Marion County Cancer Society (Little Red Door).
Dr. Bogan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis Grambush Bogan, whom he married on September 4, 1948; sons Dr. David (Sue) and Dr. Michael (Melody) Bogan; daughter Barbara (Michael) Bogan Thompson; and four grandchildren, Amanda, Kyle and Matt Bogan and Steve Thompson.
Visitation will be from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm on Friday, December 17, 2010, followed by a memorial service beginning at 1:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis. A private burial will be at Plainview Cemetery in Colfax, Indiana.
You may visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or share a story about Bob. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Asma Student Affairs Fund, c/o Pam Lovejoy, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 W. Michigan St., Indpls., IN 46202.
Tributes
"We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Bogan family. Dr. Bogan was a great man and both my wife and I respected him as a leader in the dental family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Dr. George and Debra Lanning"
"Phyllis, Barb, Mike and Dave, Dr. Bogan was such a great man. I am so sorry about your loss. The memories of all our sleepovers and hanging out at the neighborhood houses and playing in the street are well cherished and fond memories. Our thoughs and prayers are with the entire family. - Rena and Ray Putnam"
"The entire Shellhamer family sends our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Dr. Bogan was one of my favorite instructors at IUSD. He was a motivated teacher and respected Administrator. He was a member of the greatest Crown and Bridge Department in Dentistry. Although he is now in a better place, we will miss him. May God rest his soul."
"Mrs. Bogan, Mike, Dave and Barb,I wanted to express my deepest symphathy and condolences to you all. Your husband/dad was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed by all who knew him.Neal"
"DR. Bogan was a great personal and professional friend of my Father.. Dad highly regard Dr. Bogan and Dr. Bogan's major contribution to the IUSD..I remember him very foundly and on behalf of my self and the Hine family I extend my prayers and condolences to Mrs. Bogan and the family..Will C Hine Sr."
"Dr. Bogan and Phyllis along with her parents, the Grambush's and brother, Jim, were all residents of the apartment building my parents owned on North Delaware Street in Indianapolis in the 50's and 60's. It was to this apartment the twins were brought after their births. I believe we must have been some of his first patients when he began his private practice; I know he was still in private practice when he crowned my tooth-I still have the original crown and it is now more than 50+ years since that dental appointment. My current dentist studied under Dr. Bogan and is continually amazed at how well the crown has endured-no leakage and has never had to be repaired in all these years. He was an artist as a dentist and a very fine man-both family wise and professional. I am proud to have known him. To refresh Mrs. Bogan's memories, my parents' names were Shirley & Modesta Myers."
"I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Dr. Bogan. He was a very nice and respected man. I was accepted into the IUSD in 1987 and got to know Dr. Bogan at this time. He will be missed.Dr. Brad Sammons"
"To the Bogan family I would like to offer my sympathey for your loss of. Dr. Bogan was a great teacher, he bailed me out more than once."
"I worked for Dr. Bogan in the Admissions Office of IU Dental School for a couple of years, unitl the birth of my first child, Lindsay, in 1982. Although I regrettably lost touch with him, I have thought of Dr. Bogan many times over the years and all of the fun times I had while working for him. He was the sweetest and kindest man/boss ever! I send my sincere condolences to the entire Bogan family. May God Bless You And Comfort You!"
"He was a true gentleman."
"We met Bob and Phyllis when we moved in next door to them at Robin Run. They were such welcoming neighbors. I'm sorry we didn't know them in the early years, but we were tickled with Bob's gardening. We suspected that he would rather be doing something more productive, but he gave it his best. He and Phyllis seemed like such good partners. He will surely be missed, and Phyllis and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Phyllis, I enjoyed my time with you and Bob from the very beginning at Adult Day Center to Home Instead trying to ease some of the difficulties being endured. Bob was always doing or saying something funny and kept me in stitches most of the time, whenever you weren't!! I thank God I was able to see both of you and the love that was shared by you and your family. God bless you."
"Dear Aunt Phyl, Mike, Dave and Barb,Sending you my love and prayers. Debbie"
"My deepest sympathy to the Bogan family. Dr. Bogan was one of those faculty members that influences your life forever. I was blessed to have known him. His legacy lives on, but he will be greatly missed."
"While doing a prophy for Bob at Robin Run several months ago, i made the comment that he gave me an Aon a cast gold partial. After rinsing, he commented that he must have been asleep, never losing his since of humor!"
"While doing a prophy for Bob at Robin Run several months ago, i made the comment that he gave me an Aon a cast gold partial. After rinsing, he commented that he must have been asleep, never losing his since of humor!"
"While doing a prophy for Bob several months ago at Robin Run, I made the comment that he gave me an 'A'on a cast gold partial. After rinsing, he commented that he must have been asleep, never losing his sense ofhumor with a big chuckle."
"Phyllis, Clarice and I had fully intended attending the visitation today. However, I developed an intestinal upset that did not allow us to do so. The retired group will make a donation to ASMA in Bob's name. Bless you and your family during these difficult times. Sincerely, Dave and Clarice "
"Dr. Bogan was the backbone of I.U.S.D. bridging gaps between different Deans and philosophies, holding the "fort" down in between Deans and being available to all students with great support. I know I would not be an Indiana Pediatric Dentist without Dr. Bogan's direction. Thank you Bob!Respectfully,Dr. Virginia W. Crose"
"So sorry to learn of the loss of a man I really looked up to while going through dental school. He was a friend to all of us and had that special ability to relate to us as equals."
"With great sorrow we have heard of the passing of Dr. Robert Bogan, and we wish to express our condolences to his family. Thoughts, prayers and memories will remain with us as we reflect upon years of happiness shared together. May Phyllis Grambush Bogan and her family find a sense of inner comfort through their spiritual nature of belief and trust in God, that he is at peace. Sincerely, Mrs. Bernadine and Warren Weeks and family"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Bogan left a great legacy at the Dental School. He will surely be missed."
"It was such a delight for me to meet Dr. Bogan at the Ragtime Festival held in Indianapolis a couple of years ago. I have fond memories of him and his family being able to hear some of the song lyrics being sung of his relative Earle C Jones. My condolences to the family, especially Phyllis. May you feel God's presence during this time.Linda McGlothlin"
"DEAR PHYLLIS AND FAMILYBOB WAS A CLASSMATE AND FRIEND OF MINE HE WAS AN OUTSTANDING DENTIST AND EDUCATERHE WILL BE MISSED BY FRIENDS AND STUDENTS ALIKE BOB,GO WITH GODJOHN "