Mr.
Theodor “Ted” Bogner peacefully passed away on June 3, 2024, at
his home at Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt. He was born on October 17,
1935, in Nuremberg, Germany, where he grew up with his parents and
obtained his journeyman’s license in tool and die making. At age
20, he and a friend decided to find a life in the United States.
After spending a few years in Toronto to save up some money, he was
welcomed into the U.S. He moved to New York City, where he met his
future bride, Marion Rositzke. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and
served two years. After having their first son, Richard, the family
moved to South Burlington, Vt., where Ted began his 36-year career at
IBM and attained the title of senior associate engineer. He and
Marion had two more children, David and Stephen. After losing Marion
to cancer, Ted raised the three boys by himself until he married
Elizabeth “Betsy” Clark Low. They were happily married for 42
years.
Ted
enjoyed bowling as part of the IBM leagues for many years. He was
also an avid golfer, and he was fortunate to have had two holes in
one. He loved to root for the Yankees and anyone who was playing
against the Red Sox!
Ted
is survived by his wife Betsy and his three sons, Rich (Kristi) of
Colchester, Vt.; David (Jean) of Keokuk, Iowa; and Steve of
Colchester. They have seven grandchildren, Olivia (Jake) Webber,
Erich Bogner, Mickenzie (Austin) Salnitis, Clark (Sarah) Bogner,
Aliza Bogner and Kaleigh Bogner; and two great-granddaughters, Lena
Webber and Abigail Bogner.
There
will be a family remembrance in his honor at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Shelburne Food Shelf .
This article appears in Kids VT, Summer 2024.