Betty Bognar was born on April 30, 1933 in Truman, Arkansas to Dall and Elizabeth (née Pritchard) Sloan and entered into rest on December 2, 2024 at the age of 91. The family relocated to Saint Louis in 1934 and she lived here until retiring to Destin, Florida.
Betty was the loving wife of Joseph Bognar, the dear mother of Donald (Anna) Wayne Strong, Dennis Wayne Strong, and Douglas Steven Strong. Sister of Evelyn Mulherin, Patsy Jean (John) Bowers, Howard Wayne (Diane) Sloane, Joan (Fran) Hawkins, and Lois (Rich) Garcia. Grandmother of Jennifer Strong, Drake Strong, Sarah Strong, Susan Strong, Dasha Strong-Jones, Angie Strong, and Douglas Strong, Jr. Great grandmother of Dustin Strong, Donnie Strong, Kayla Partney, Sophia Horn, Ezra Horn, Adela Horn, Gracie Gates and Abby Strong.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, sister Evelyn, sons Donald and Dennis, grandchildren Dustin and Angie.
Betty dearly loved her family, and she lived a fearless life of ingenuity. She worked tirelessly as the creator and owner of several businesses, and she never gave up on those she loved.
SERVICES: A MEMORIAL VISITATION AND SERVICE will be held on Friday, September 5 from 10:30 a.m. till time of service at 11:30 a.m. at the Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.