William J. “Bill” Zoglmann, 88, of Owensboro, passed away July 16, 2020, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 18, 1931 in Daviess County to the late Henry and Margaret (Tong) Zoglmann. Bill retired from W.R. Grace/Daramic after over 30 years of service. He was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Bill was an avid gardener and had also enjoyed farming in earlier years. His family will remember him for being a devoted family man.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Martha (Crowe) Zoglmann; his sister, Helen Krampe; and his brothers, Richard Zoglmann, Kenneth Zoglmann, Mickey Zoglmann, and Bob Zoglmann.
Bill is survived by his sons, Wayne (Susan), Chuck (Lisa), all of Lewisport, David (Judy) of Whitesville, Steve (Lori), John (Christel), of Philpot, and Den, of Owensboro; his daughters, Brenda (and her late husband, Melvin) Thomas and Rebecca (Gene) Krampe, of Maceo; 23 grandchildren, Margie (Aaron), Joe, Tim (Brittany), Eric, Kelly (Brandon), Kate, Gene (Lacey), Bill, Bryan (Leslie), Jonathan, Justin, Emily, Allison, Tyler, Megan (Paul), Jake, Nick (Sara), Casey, Lucas, Bayly, Madison (Jessie), Neal, and Eli;step-grandchildren, Jerrod (Sara) Beyke and Anthony Thomson; numerous great-grandchildren, with more on the way; his sister, Mary Ann (Jim) Higdon; his brother, Pat (Barbara) Zoglmann; and his brother-in-laws, Paul (Theresa) Crowe and George (Norma) Crowe.
The funeral Mass with be 10am Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, with Fr. Tom Buckman officiating. Burial will follow in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2pm until 6pm at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, and from 9am until 10am Monday at the church. The number of those attending the visitation and funeral service shall be with current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks. For visitation please enter the doors on the Triplett Street side of the building at the funeral home.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of the Heartford House, as they became an extended part of Bill’s family through the care and compassion they showed him. And to Michelle Lynn and Fr. Tom, who visited with him frequently and brought him the Eucharist.
Memorial contributions may take the form of Mass donations; or donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.