Charles Francis Bogard

Charles Francis Bogard, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2025, at his daughter Theresa's home in Ft Collins Colorado. He is lovingly remembered by his four children: Christine (and spouse Cary), Timothy, Theresa (and spouse Glêsse), Steven (and spouse Kyle), and his grandson Zach Ryndecker (and spouse Cyndi).

Charles’s life was marked by quiet strength, enduring love for his family, and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

Born and raised in Denver Colorado, Charles married his college sweetheart, Donna Mosbaugh, after graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the United States Army for two years, later spending forty years at Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant before retiring in 1995. There he worked in engineering and plant design, as shift superintendent, and Emergency Director, including the design of gloveboxes for work with plutonium.

After retirement, Charles devoted his time to volunteer work, including serving as a docent at the Denver Zoo, where he spent his time in the Great Apes exhibit. He could tell you everything about them. A devoted Catholic, he was a long-time member of the Shrine of Saint Anne Catholic Church in Arvada Colorado, where he served on the board of directors for fifteen years.

Charles also dedicated time to his community as a Boy Scout troop leader with his sons.

He and his wife, Donna, a professor of music at the University of Colorado - Denver, shared many travel adventures around the world, including trips to Australia, New Zealand, China, South Africa, and throughout Europe.

Charles will be remembered as a kind, caring, and generous man, with an enduring sense of humor and a deep love for those around him.

Services will be held at Horan & McConaty , 7577 W 80th ave, Arvada CO 80003 on April 23, 2025 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Denver Zoo in Charles’ memory to help the animals he adored.

https://denverzoo.org/support/donate/

Or Donate via Check Denver Zoo, Attention: Development 2300 Steele Street Denver, CO 80205