Alfred Edward Bogren, 97, of Fishersville, VA, entered his heavenly home on December 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1926, in the Bronx, NY.

Alfred was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Josephine A. Bogren, and his daughter, Bonnie L. Bogren.

He is survived by his daughters, Susan Potter (David) of Broomall, PA, Doris Wigg (Robert) of Chesterfield, VA, Judy Inlow (John) of Fishersville, VA and Elizabeth Long of Moseley, VA. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Ben Potter, Tim Potter (Bev), Matt Potter, Kristy Via (Scott), Jeff Battaglia, Kyle Inlow (Jamie), Alana Flanagan (Shane) and Zac Sloan (Sara). He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.

He proudly served his country in the Navy during World War II. After his military service, he had a successful career as a Packaging Design Engineer, and retired after 30 years of service with Continental Can Company. He then worked for Process Engineering in Afton, VA for a period of 5 years.

Alfred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His profound devotion to God and his family was apparent to all who knew him.  An extraordinarily compassionate, kind and generous man who was also a wonderful listener and conversationalist.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, 18 Sophia Grace Drive, Fishersville, VA. Immediately following the service please join us for a time of fellowship at The Wellington Barn, 18 Hannah Circle, Waynesboro, VA.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that charitable donations be sent to Hospice of the Shenandoah, c/o Augusta Health Foundation, P. O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939.