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William John Fogle Obituary
William John Fogle, 65, of Drake, ND passed away unexpectedly at his home October 31, 2024. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with the Nelson Funeral Home of Drake, ND.
William John Fogle was born November 23, 1958 to William Norman and Gloria Jane (Rose) Fogle in Annapolis, MD. He grew up in Pasadena, MD on the water. John loved the outdoors; swimming, riding bikes and playing in the woods. He was educated in Pasadena and finished high school in 1976. John wanted to be a Marine and honorably served in the United States Marine Corp. from September 1977 to September 1984. He became a diesel mechanic and loved doing that for many years. John learned how to operate heavy equipment and that was his love.
John and Dee met in 1976. He went his way for a short time to return and began to share his life with his wife, Dee, until the present. John and Dee moved from Maryland to North Dakota in October 1999 and soon after he was employed by CP Railway. John loved his family and his kids and grandkids meant the world to him. He also loved his poodles and right now, they are lost as I am.
John is survived by his wife, Dee; children, Jaime (Scott) Simon of Pasadena, MD, Josh Fogle of Indiana and Sarah (Brian) Wurm of Glendive, MT; 8 grandchildren, Alex, Lily, Abby, Ryker, Madi, Charlotte, Brookston and Sheldon; brother, Charles Perry Fogle.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, grandparents and parents.
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Dawn Windsor
November 7, 2024
I remember the first time I rode with John. We were both medics and we got a call "subject on the side of the road" it was on rt 50 at night. The driver went by the patient as I turned to tell the driver to back up I heard the back door of the ambulance open. Yup, John grabbed the medic bag and jumped out of a moving vehicle. When his feet hit the road he did a back flip and when his feet hit the road again he started running. Nothing short of a top notch gymnast. When we were doing our med report I let John know how impressive his backflip was. John laughed and asked do you think I planned that? Of course it looked planned. He looked at me with that look and said no it wasn't planned it was stupid and I almost $&!# my pants. I scared the hell out of myself. I said well know one would have know. He said " remember what Chuck Barton said even if you don't know what you are doing look good while your doing it. John said that was an A+." He was a great medic, a good friend and a proud husband and father. You will be missed my friend. You were a one of a kind guy. Always willing to put your life on the line - thank you for your service John. I am so sorry for your loss Dee and family.
Audra Hicks
November 7, 2024
From the day we met, I knew you both were good, loving, caring, God loving people. Heaven received a wonderful man. Lean on God, family, and friends in your time of sorrow. Please, don't hesitate to call on us if you need ANYTHING. Praying for you all, love.
Shirley Bruner
November 6, 2024
Dee I’m so sorry for your loss sympathy and prayers to you and your family
Vicky Diegel
November 6, 2024
I am shocked and saddened by this news. Dee, I pray you and your family feel God’s comfort now and in the future. I am glad I got to visit you both even though it was 10 years ago. You made my husband and I feel very welcomed. I’ll remember that visit fondly. My love to you all.
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