Richard Bogert

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Residing In:

Kennewick, WA USA

Spouse/Partner:

Suzan Bogert since 1998

Homepage:

www.bogertgroup.com

Occupation:

Inventor/innovator

Children:

Suzan and I have a blended family of three adults. Robin born 1983, Holley born 1984 and Nick born 1986. More…

Brief Bio:

I can always tell how long someone has know me if they call me Dick, I know I have known them for a long time. I like it but having to sign so much paperwork as Richard, I just started going by Richard. After graduation, I worked with my father for a while on the family farm. I married in 1972. I just wasn't that happy being a farmer. I had learned to fly while in high school and loved it. I thought I could be a bush pilot or mission pilot but my eyes were not good enough for a commercial Pilots license so I worked as an aircraft mechanic. In 1983 I started my own company (Bogert Aviation). Bogert Aviation started manufacturing aircraft parts and special tools for aviation. I divorced in 1996. I married Suzan in 1998. We have been having a pretty good time.
We have gone on to design and build products for the Army, USMC, the USAF, NASA, SPACEX and Rivian. Today we manufacture commercial jack and lifting equipment as "SAFE JACK. I also design marine products under the dba of Uncle Norm's Marine Products

I became a ham radio operator about 6 years ago. I am involved in the the ham radio community. I like boating and fishing. I like shooting and archery (It's a good thing I do it for fun because I'm not very good at either anymore.) .
Sue and I have a Cabin at Twin Lakes on the Colville Indian Reservation that we use a lot during the Summer. We bought a home in Surprise, AZ a couple of years ago for the winter. It was a big change for me. I'm still working but doing it remotely to see how that works. I am taking some interesting clases, writing my memoirs and a fiction novel.

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Oct 22, 2026 at 8:50 AM

Nancie, every so often, I remember when you helped fix me up as a cheerleader for the Jr-Sr basketball game. I also remember your mother introducing me to apple pie with cheese. As she said, "Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze." Memories. I hope you are well and I hope that Bob and your kids make this a very memorable one for you. Happy Birthday Nancie!

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Sep 01, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Mary, My wife and I spend the winters in Arizona now. We have a home in Surprise. At our age, we are free to be 18 on the inside and something vintage on the outside. It is a pretty good situation. I hope you have a fantastic birthday season. Make the most of it.

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I had better do this before I forget. Cindy, I hope you have a wonderful birthday season, however long that is, filled with love, joy and peace. Happy Birthday Cindy.

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Jun 09, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Susanne, Let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday. I do hope that you have moments to joy and peace. Happy Birthday!!

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Tom, let me be the first to wish you a very happy birthday. Our lives come with joys and we all have to deal with sorrow, but I would say that your balance sheet is in the black, having a great love, many children and grandchildren. I hope they do something very special for you. Happy Birthday

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Dec 01, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Happy Birthday Dick!

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Nov 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM

It's always sad to see another one of our classmates pass on. I'm sure that her family and friends will miss her.

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Oct 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM

Nancie, I was hoping to see you and Bob at the 55th class reunion. I hope the two of you are doing well. You have a birthday coming up soon. Let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday. I hope someone does something extra special nice for you. Happy Birthday!! PS. Have Bob give me a call. I would love to hear from you as well. 509-551-1443

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Sep 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Deb Bee, Holy Smokes! It's been a whole year again. I don't know what you like, but I hope Flash gets you a bucket full of it. Happy Birthday Deb Bee. I hope you have a rediculusly good day.

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Sep 04, 2025 at 9:51 AM

Mary, Arn't we the fortunate ones to have lived the lives we have. We had great music, hot cars and beautiful women. Mary, I hope you have a fantastic birthday.

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Happy Birthday Andy!! You always had great sideburns. See you at the reunion.

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Jul 30, 2025 at 6:23 AM

Rick, Let me say happy birthday to you. I hope you have a ridiculously good day. You were always a joker. I hope you still have that humor.
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