BROGAN, Carl Leon "Beaver" - b. April 4, 1948 - d. April 9, 2022

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Carl Leon "Beaver" Brogan, age 74, of Arkansas City, Kansas, passed away on April 9, 2022 at his home.  He was born April 4, 1948 in Winfield, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Marjorie (Nicholson) Brogan.

Carl grew up in Moline, Kansas and attended Moline High School.  He was inducted into the United States Army on January 30, 1968 and was honorably discharged on January 10, 1970.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed working at several different places including the Moline Feed Store, Sheels Oil, Range Oil, helping local farmers, and most recently, the Pleasant Valley Township.  He retired in December 2018. 

Carl enjoyed gardening, going to the casino, and visiting with his neighbors.  He was a member of the Arkansas City American Legion and the Elk County Rodeo Association.

Survivors include his siblings, Carolyn (Rick) Gonzales, Gary (Vicki) Brogan, Donella Johnson, Nancy (James Boomsma) Crowell, Janice Winters, Marty (Tom) Ware, Linda Sinnett, and Dana (David) Denton as well as nine nieces and seven nephews.  Carl is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Patrick Brogan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home in Arkansas City, Kansas.  Burial will follow at the Mount Olive Catholic Cemetery in Moline, Kansas.  There is no visitation scheduled.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pat Brogan Scholarship Fund or the Elk County Rodeo Association.  Donationa may be left in care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home or mailed to Dana Denton, 150 S. Forest, Howard, Kansas 67349.  Shelley Family Funeral Home, 906 W. Kansas Avenue, Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Shelley Family Funeral Home website)