Eugene Joseph Hogan Jr.

Eugene (Gene) J. Hogan, Jr, passed away peacefully on 12/24/2023 in Eaton, CO. He was born to Eugene J. Hogan, Sr. (deceased) and Marcia McMullen (Hogan) Ameral on 3/21/1965 at Sembach Air Base, Germany where his father served in the US Air Force. He was the 4th of four Hogan children. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1993. He was excellent in managing technical projects and earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in 2022.

Gene married the love of his life, Sharon Duclos in 2003 following a 15-year relationship. They raised multiple cats and horses and was an avid animal lover. He retired in 2017 while enjoying his family life in Eaton, CO, with his wife Sharon Duclos-Hogan.

Gene was an avid fisherman and hunter all his life and loved the outdoors. He would take their boat and camper at every opportunity of free time to enjoy these hobbies, many times with his wife, Sharon.

Gene is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hogan, and multiple cousins and friends who he held dear. He is survived by his wonderful wife, Sharon Duclos-Hogan, mother, Marcia Ameral and stepfather Phil Ameral, sisters Deb McGinnis and Linda Petersen, and brother Mike Hogan.

Gene’s presence will be profoundly missed. His spirit, characterized by his genuine love for life and land, will continue to live in the hearts of his family, friends and all the lives he touched.