September 18, 2016
Hogardt, Ruth G.
Ruth Glenor Hogardt (Lang) passed away on September 16, 2016 at the age of 94. She was a resident of West Roxbury, MA. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to David and Bertha (Johnson) Lang. Ruth was a veteran serving in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving A. Hogardt and loving mother of Shirley Kranbuhl of New Jersey, Donald Hogardt of Needham Heights, Nancy Hogardt of West Roxbury, Gayle Needham of California and Dorothy Fowler of Florida. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Muriel White and brother Kenneth Lang. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11AM. Visiting hours will be at 10AM prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery in West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Luke Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 950 East St., Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated.
Mrs Hogardt was a nice lady and a good neighbor. One of the few female veterans I’ve ever known.
Dear Nancy,Donald, Shirley, Gale, and Dorothy..
Sorry I missed the service for Aunt Ruthie.
She was much loved by all the Sikora’s..
We have many happy memories of Christmas and holidays
with her and Uncle Bill and my Mom..