Kenneth Dale Bogard, 90 of Union Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was a master mechanic for the railroad and a member of the Church of Christ in both Van Buren, Arkansas and Fenton, Missouri, having served in various capacities. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army having served in WWII receiving the victory metal and Army Occupational metal. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred, and all his brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be 12:00 (Noon), Friday July 19, 2019 with military honors at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. He is survived by one daughter Glenda Starek of Fenton, Missouri; two grandchildren Kai and Gage Starek both of Fenton, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.