Lawrence

Join us in celebrating the life of Justin Kogl. This class is donation based and all proceeds will go to the Lawrence Humane Society, per Jason's family. Justin Kogl passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a brief but courageous disagreement with Esophageal Cancer. He apparently finally lost a bet. He can confirm Cancer Sucks! Once Justin settled in Lawrence, he became the owner of ArtFrames. He was a successful expert custom art framer and proudly built a reputable business that was respected by the local artist community. Justin was a multifaceted member of the Lawrence fabric. He enjoyed being a part of and welcoming new members to the Hoity Toity Book Club, Bike and Beer Wednesday, and the Larryville Hash House Harriers. As an eclectic philanthropist he supported many charities, fundraising events, and loved riding the trails with his biking co-conspirators. Justin was a notorious 7-year member of The Sandbar staff as a bartender, influencer, (good and bad) and float builder. As a professional adventurer, Justin never said no to sky diving, zip lining, scuba diving, sun worshipping, bad dad joke telling, topless dancing, kilt wearing, bathtub boating, deep sea fishing, sunset watching, bar dancing, pool playing, tent camping, funny face making, karaoke abusing and teaching at Butler County Community College. It has been said he always had a smile on his face, oftentimes it was his own. Justin is survived by Michelle, his wife of 25 years, mother, Ella Kogl, Topeka; siblings, Janie (Don) Shelden, Tuttle, OK, sister-in-law, Debby Kogl, Akron, CO, William (Blanca) Kogl, Orlando, FL, Travis (Kelli) Kogl, Topeka, KS, Melinda (Joel) Bruntz, Bazine, KS, thirteen nieces and nephews and fourteen great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Kogl, and brother, Jody Kogl. Justin also leaves behind a diverse array of friends and merrymakers of all ages that he loved to debate with, call on their excuses and challenge them to live life on their terms. Be brave, have no regrets and live fearlessly.