Robert Wentworth Cogswell
Obituary
Robert W. Cogswell was born in Tulsa, OK on March 2, 1921 and lived most of his life there. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School and spent a year at Tulsa University before joining the Navy during World War II. He served as a weatherman in Samoa and at the Clinton, Ok airbase. After the war, Robert was based in Burwood, LA with the weather bureau. In 1946, Robert married Lillian Case and they have been married for nearly 68 years. Robert & Lillian returned to Tulsa in 1955 from Oklahoma City and in the early 1960s, Robert became a draftsman for the then McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, now Boeing, and enjoyed a long career there until his retirement.
Robert was a long time member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was a frequent member of the choir. He was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, volunteered with the Red Cross Bloodmobiles and was a volunteer at the Tulsa Air & Space Museum.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, L.W. & Lottie Cogswell, his brother L.W. “Bill” Cogswell, and his sister Ruth Baker. He is survived by his wife Lillian, his daughters Linda (Paul) Nozal, Cindy (Fred) Blaser, and several nieces and nephews.
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Tributes & Memories
I'm sorry to read of Bob's passing. I was a facilities engineer at MDT in the 1970's and Bob did most of my drafting. I think Bob was really an engineering designer as well as drafter. He was very talented and could be trusted to do any job very well. Although I lost track of Bob after my relocation to the Kansas City area, I thought of him frequently and fondly recalled the work he did for me. I offer my sympathy to his family.
Paul Akin, Overland Park, KS
Paul Akin
What a great man Bob was. I had the privilage of working with him at Douglas Aircraft. I was one of three draftsmen in their Facilities department in the 60's. Bob, Dennis, and myself. I remember how often Bob would give blood to the blood drive.
He willingly helped me many times as we worked together. Bob was a wonderful human being. I have very fond memories of Bob.
My heart felt condolences to his dear wife and family. May God give you peace at this time.
Ron Ellison
Texas
Ronald Ellison