June 4, 1960 ~ December 27, 2022

Patrick Marshall Hogan

Patrick Marshall Hogan, 62, of Fullerton, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial was December 31, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fullerton with Reverends David Fulton and William L’Heureux officiating. Burial followed at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Fullerton. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fullerton. Palmer-Santin Funeral Home served the family.

Pat was born June 4, 1960 to Curtis and Jean (Ecord) Hogan in Denver, CO. He attended George Washington High School and graduated in 1978. Following graduation, he got his electrical degree at ITT in Denver. He started working for ETI Industries in 1991. Pat traveled throughout the states doing electrical technician work. In 1992, he met Jody (Knopik) Nielsen and they were married January 24, 1994 in Denver, CO. On January 1, 1994, Pat and Jody became co-owners of the Loup River Inn in Fullerton with Jody’s parents, Eddie and Lea Knopik. Seven years later, they became sole owners, where he became known for his delicious prime rib, roast beef, and famous brown gravy.

Pat had several hobbies. He enjoyed woodworking, tinkering on electrical projects, and being the family fixer upper guy on any broken item. His favorite holiday was the fourth of July, where he was the chief pyro-technician along with his life-long childhood buddy, Jim Mitchell. He loved to skeet shoot with Jim and his brothers-in-law and nephews every chance he got. Pat and Jody enjoyed all their travel adventures throughout the years.

He is survived by his wife, Jody Hogan of Fullerton; step-son, Ryan Nielsen of Williamston, NC; grandson, Fostin Nielsen of Lincoln; mother, Jean Hogan of Denver, CO; siblings, Christopher (Mary Ellen), Michael, Kathleen, and Kerry Hogan, all of Denver, CO; nieces, Emily (Patrick) Gallegos of Cheyenne, WY and Erin (Andrew) Banner of Vail, CO; brothers-in-law, Jim (Carolyn) Knopik of Belgrade, Larry (Margareta) Knopik of Overland Park, KS, and Kenny (Jana) Knopik of Palmer; and sisters-in-law, Deb (Britt) Blackwell of Fullerton and Kathy (Doug) Dolan of North Platte; and numerous nieces and nephews- in-law.

He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Hogan; in-laws, Eddie and Lea Knopik; brother-in-law, Brother Rick Knopik; and nephew, Riley Dolan.