Brent Adair Hogelin passed from this life into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2026. While many knew Brent as an honorable and dedicated Kansas State Trooper, there is so much more to share about the man behind the uniform.

Brent was a beloved son to Charles and Laura Hogelin, born on September 24, 1977, in Lawrence, KS. He grew up near Lyndon where his childhood years were filled with lots of fishing and outdoorsy adventures. He liked to keep things in order, which included his collection of toy tractors that he would proudly wash and line up on the porch. When he was 9 years old Brent gave his life to the Lord at a revival service and was baptized the following summer. He was known to be a little ornery and on one occasion he and a friend decided it would be fun to swing across Salt Creek from a grape vine which resulted in Brent breaking his arm. He was a state weight lifting champion in high school and at one point was also voted the class clown. His junior year he took a weights class and was partnered up with a girl who had recently moved to Kansas from Washington state. A few months later, that same girl hopped in his red truck at the Sonic after a ball game and asked him to buy her an ice cream. He searched the floor boards and ash tray and managed to find enough change to meet the demand, and according to that girl, that’s when she knew that he was the one.

Brent married Sara Joan McCauley on July 12, 1997 about a year after his graduation from Lyndon High School. They bought their first little house in Vassar and spent their early years of marriage with both of them working and going to school full time. The couple welcomed a son, Garrett, in 2003 and a daughter, Alyssa, in 2005. As a family they enjoyed trips to Branson every year and loved spending time around the wood stove in the shop, playing cards and drinking homemade hot cocoa. Christmas was Brent’s favorite time—the music, shopping for a live tree, and special traditions like insisting that he take a picture of the kids sitting on the same step on Christmas morning every year.

Brent loved his family dearly and showed this love through his devotion to care for them so well. The vehicles were always checked, tires replaced, yard mowed, and the list goes on. While he was physically strong to faithfully provide and care for the needs of his family, it was his strength of character that left a mark on so many lives. His diligence, selflessness, and strong work ethic were evident and he modeled these virtues to his children and all who knew him.

These characteristics were foundational as Brent pursued a career in law enforcement. He started out working part time as a dispatcher and park ranger, then as a jailer before he was old enough to join the highway patrol at age 21. He graduated from the training academy in 1999 and was voted president of his class. He was a mentor and confidant to many in the law enforcement community and was intentional to check in to see how others were doing. As a state trooper Brent devoted 27 years of his life as a faithful and proud servant of the State of Kansas.

He was a great encourager and a peacemaker who never had a bad word to say about anyone, but those closest to him also knew that he had a goofy side and was a jokester at heart. His daughter, Alyssa, shared his humor and although she was Dad’s Little Princess, she loved getting her hands dirty and working alongside him fixing fence and doing yard work. She loved spending time with her dad, whether it was their memorable trip exploring Wyoming last year, or learning how to use all of his outdoor equipment.

Brent enjoyed working on various projects and took the time to offer support and advice when his son, Garrett, needed help with his own. They built a shop, worked on equipment and also enjoyed fishing and shooting together over the years. When there was a question about what or how to do something, Garrett knew his dad always had a good answer. He was a man of few words but when he did speak there was great value in what he shared.

One of the greatest joys for Brent was his new grandson born earlier this year. Wade loved spending time with his grandpa and looks very much like him. Brent would often take Wade out to see the trucks and tractors while narrating their adventures and it was Grandpa whose silly faces would always result in getting the best smiles and giggles.

Brent was a beloved son, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, steadfast friend, and a humble public servant but the most important relationship he had was with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Over the course of their 29 year marriage, the family faithfully attended church and Brent could often be found serving behind the scenes at various ministry and community events. It is because of his faith in Jesus that his family rejoices in the promise that they will see him again one day.

Brent’s legacy lives on in his loving wife, Sara; his children Garrett (Ashlyn) and Alyssa; his grandson, Wade; his father Charles and mother Laura; and his half brother Daren.

Memorial services for Brent will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 8 at the Ranch House south of Lyndon (28784 US-75). A Celebration of Life with food and refreshments will follow the service. The family is looking forward to visiting and hearing many memorable stories about the man they loved so much.

Memorial contributions in memory of Brent may be made to the Brent Hogelin Memorial Fund, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451.