Charles Vernon Brogan

Charles Vernon Brogan, known as “Vernon” or “Vern”, passed away on June 21, 2026 at the age of 73. The oldest of three brothers, Vernon graduated from Miamisburg High School class of 1971. He held a long and successful career at Miami Paper/Frasier Papers, eventually becoming superintendent. This is also where he met his wife and soulmate, to begin a dream that saw them in a beautiful small farm in Ohio, and eventually led to a happy retired life on the Florida gulf shores.

Vernon was a kind, strong, hardworking man of integrity. He was a fixer and a builder, often working on projects around his home and his father’s farm. He indulged his daughter’s love for horses by becoming a horseman himself, something that the family enjoyed together. He loved cars from the time he was young, and in retirement enjoyed sprucing up his current Corvette convertible. He had a long fasciation with airplanes and flying, earning his private pilot’s license in the 80s and even owning an Archer II for a time. He could often be found outdoors, most recently spending time in his Florida backyard with his Jack Russell Terriers. Most importantly, Vernon loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, and son.

Vernon was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Leffew Brogan, and his brother, Dennis Brogan. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen Frost Brogan, his daughter, Carrie (Mike) Bell, grandson Connor Brogan, grandson Evan Bell, and granddaughter Allie Bell, as well as his father Glen Brogan, brother David (Eileen) Brogan, nephew Lee (Kestrel) Brogan with great-nephews Bard, Sage, and Ward, niece Amelia (Kim) Brogan, sister in law Dawn Brogan, as well as many additional family members and friends. Vernon is greatly loved, will be forever remembered, and deeply missed.