"I've always enjoyed saying hello to Shawn when he made his rounds across campus. Always smiling and kind, Shawn easily brightened everyone's day. I'm sadden knowing those positive touch points have come to an end."
In loving memory of
Shawn M. Kogler
February 15, 1973 - May 28, 2023
Greece: May 28, 2023. Shawn is predeceased by his father, David Kogler. He is survived by his children, Drew Kogler, Adam Kogler, & Kara Kogler; mother, Margaret (Tim Williams) Ziegler; sister, Carrie (Mark Rector) Cacia; grandparents, Joseph & Doris Ziegler, & Jeannine Freisner; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, & dear friends.
Shawn was born in Santa Ana, California on February 15, 1973, to mom, Marge Ziegler, and older (by 360 days) sister, Carrie. As a child, Shawn enjoyed fishing and watching sports. He attended and graduated from Greece Olympia Highschool. He worked in the receiving department at St. John Fisher University.
After Highschool he went on to join the Marine Corps., where he would serve 4 years for our country. He received several medals during his service, a Certificate of Commendation, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, a Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal, a Rifle Expert Badge, and a Pistol Sharpshooter Badge.
The highlights of Shawn's world were his 3 children, Drew, 17, Adam, 15, & Kara, 12. He loved watching them participate in their sports and tried to attend each and every one of their games and spend as much time with them as possible. The highlights of Shawn's world were his 3 children, Drew, 17, Adam, 15, & Kara, 12. He loved watching them participate in their sports and tried to attend each and every one of their games and spend as much time with them as possible.
Shawn's life story will be shared during his visitation, Wednesday, May 31st, 3-7 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). His interment in Western NY National Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Aurora House, 2495 S. Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559, https://aurorahousewmc.com/contributing/ or to Veteran's Outreach Center, 447 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, or https://veteransoutreachcenter.org/ways-to-donate in Shawn's memory.
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers to the family ? Shawn will be miss by many of people . Shawn was very passive person and happy . I will miss Shawn we all get together at a family party at Aunt sugar house . Will miss you cousin Steve frisbee ?? 5/30 /23 rip "
"Forever in our hearts. The Hens"
"Prayers to my brother in our youth and his family. RIP Shawn"