Bud Hogan, age 65, a resident of West Chicago, and formerly of Lombard, died suddenly on Sunday, April 3, at home. He was born February 16, 1940 in Chicago.

Bud was an intense train buff. Early in his career he worked in the railroad industry, and continued in the transportation industry for the rest of his life. He started in the train yard, and worked as a brakeman and a fireman. His passion for trains continued as he collected and built model trains, sought out and visited train museums, and other historic rail sites.

He was proud of his service in the Navy in the early 1960's.

Recently he worked for Laidlaw Education Services in Villa Park, with people and in a position that he greatly enjoyed. He was active in his church and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cheryl; two brothers-in-law, Philip (Diane) Kommer of Villa Park, and Peter Kommer of Crete; and his sister-in-law, Barbara (Kurt Koenig) Kommer of Brush Prairie, WA.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 3-9 P.M. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, where a service will be held on Friday, April 8, at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Bud Hogan Memorial Fund, c/o 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187 to help defray funeral expenses.