Obituary of Donald R. Fogle
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Donald R. Fogle of Lockport, NY passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Elderwood of Lockport at the age of 98. Born on March 29, 1924, in Lockport, he was the son of the late George and Helen Stimson Fogle. Don proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Employed by the State of New York as a welder, he worked on the Erie Barge Canal, retiring in 1986. Don played the saxophone in various jazz bands and with The Harmonicoots and was the leader of the Don Fogle Orchestra. He was a member of the Lockport Federation of Musicians Union for many years and an avid hockey fan.
Predeceased by his wife, Kathleen D. Fogle, in 2002, and siblings, Robert, James, and Jack. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Marjorie (John) Kenney, Jean (William) Edminster, Peter (Mary Jane) Fogle, Kim (William) Callahan and Rusty (Linda) Fogle and several great nieces and nephews.
Burial in Cold Springs Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at langefuneralhomeinc.com.
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