VOGEL, Joseph R. (1926-2005)

VOGEL, CLARAHAN, WEBB, BUTIN, FISHER, OLIVER

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 5/6/2012 at 19:40:29

In Loving Memory Of
JOSEPH R. VOGEL
October 6, 1926
August 3, 2005

FUNERAL SERVICE
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Garner, Iowa
10:30 A.M., Saturday
August 6, 2005

CELEBRANT
Fr. Jerry Blake

LECTOR
Donna Young

MUSIC
Carolyn Kumsher, Organist
St. Boniface Choir

USHERS
Robert Kral, Lawrence Engstler

CASKET BEARERS
Brad Butin, Jimmy Butin
Chris Vogel, Mark Vogel
Mary Engstler, Neal Haugland

MILITARY RITES
Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit

BURIAL
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery—Gamer, Iowa

CATALDO FUNERAL HOME

Joseph Richard Vogel, the son of Joseph Jr. and Maude (Clarahan) Vogel, was born October 6, 1926 at Harper, Iowa. He attended school at St. Elizabeth Catholic School at Harper and worked on the family farm. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II with the 2nd Armored Division in England, France and Germany. Following his honorable discharge in 1946 he returned to Harper. On January 21, 1948 he married Marie M. Webb at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Harper. They farmed near Harper until 1958 when they moved to Garner. Joe worked at the Garner Creamery, Woodford Wheeler in Britt and for 19 1/2 years as custodian at the Garner-Hayfield High School retiring in 1992. He truly loved working at the school, visiting with the kids and going to the "Penthouse" with Marv for breaks. On March 21, 2005 he entered the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He enjoyed his grandchildren, great grandchildren, playing cards with his buddies, the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Garner VFW and American Legion.

Joe is survived by his three children, Jim (Kathy) Vogel of League City, TX, John (Lee Ann) Vogel of League City, TX and Bonnie (Bob) But in of Garner; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Fisher and Marie Oliver both of Keswick; and two brothers, Stanley (Irene) Vogel of Sigourney and Gordon Vogel of Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; twin daughters, Teresa and Mary; parents; infant brother, Joseph Francis; nephew, Danny Vogel; and brothers-in-law, Elvin Fisher and Don Oliver.

source: funeral card