Robert Allen Jogan

Robert Allen Jogan, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away on June 30, 2020. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith; his daughter Karen (friend Ann); Jeffrey (Stephanie) and Timothy (Colleen); seven grandchildren, who were the love of his life: Brigit, Thomas, Riley, Jackson, Jeffrey, Dailey & Charlie; brothers, Frank and Jimmy (Cindy); sister-in-law, Loretta; and three nieces: Maria, Bethany and Christin. Bob was predeceased by his brother Ron. Bob loved God and his family, and never shied away from an honest day's work. Bob served the US Department of Labor in Detroit for 30 years. While working and in retirement, Bob volunteered at many organizations including serving as President of the St. Ambrose Chapter of St. Vincent de Paul for six years, and as an active member for 20 years. Before working for the Department of Labor, Bob started his religious service with the Marianist Brothers in Dayton, OH; taught high school in Cincinnati; and served as the financial head of three schools and convents in Nashville. While in Detroit, Bob enjoyed his time with St. Ambrose, volunteering with the St. Ambrose Players, the choir, communion ministry, and marriage preparatio...[more]

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lasses. His hobbies included woodworking, camping, reading, travel, genealogy, playing cards with family and friends, bowling, golf, and serving others. Bob was never happier than when he was surrounded by his wife and family. Services will be held at St. Ambrose in Grosse Pointe Park on Monday, July 6. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the church with a recognition of Bob's life delivered by loved ones at 10:30 a.m. The funeral mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a date and time to be named later. Please wear masks and observe social distancing protocol. Donations may be made to St. Ambrose St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Ambrose Parish 15020 Hampton St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230.