Captain Edward Hogstrom, 85, of Kimberton, husband of Harriet D. (Brundage) Hogstrom, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2008, in his residence.? Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Peter and Charlotte (Bischoff) Hogstrom.?
After graduating from Bryant High School in Long Island, NY, Mr. Hogstrom attended the New York State Maritime Academy.? He then joined the United States Navy during World War II and served aboard the USS Ordronaux DD617 in the European, Mediterranean, and Pacific Theatres.? He retired as a Captain from the Naval Reserves.?
After serving his country, Mr. Hogstrom was employed as a branch manager for Keene Corporation in Valley Forge Park, until he purchased the company and it was renamed Associated Insulation.?
Mr. Hogstrom was a member of the Reserve Officers Association, the American Legion, the VFW, the Navy League of the United States, the Valley Forge Chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America), and the NRA.? He was very active in the AARP, where he was county coordinator of Mature Driving (55-Alive), and volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Chester County Library.?
In addition to his loving wife of 65 years, Mr. Hogstrom is survived by daughter Susan Hogstrom, of Kimberton, sons Gary R., husband of Cheryl Hogstrom, of Phoenixville, and Robert G., husband of Cathy Hogstrom of Phoenix, AZ, and four grandchildren, Heather and Jessica Hogstrom and Christopher and Peter Hogstrom.?
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 6 PM.? Officiating will be the Rev. Kevin W. Clineff.? Friends will be received from 5-6 PM.? Condolences may be offered online at www.CampbellEnnisKlotzbachFuneralHome.com. ?