WILLARD EDWIN VOGEL

August 28, 1932 - July 26, 2014

Willard Edwin Vogel (Bill) went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2014. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 28, 1932. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Elaine Vogel (Ruthie). Bill is survived by his sons John and his wife Rene’e Vogel of Birmingham, Alabama. Jeff Vogel of Kerrville, Texas. Jerry Vogel and his wife Sandy of Seguin, Texas. His daughter Judi Pyburn and her husband Mark of Houston, Texas. His grandchildren Nick, Steven, Hailey, Wren, Katy, John, and Kevin. His brothers Duane and his wife Marilyn Vogel, Dale and his wife Vivian Jeske. His loving friend Sadie Gerkhe. Bill started work at Northwestern Bell in 1951. He then joined the Air Force from 1951 until 1955 where he was stationed in Vienna, Austria and also served on the Ski-Patrol with the Embassy. Upon his return to the states, he went back to Northwestern Bell/ Southwestern Bell/AT&T where he retired as a supervisor in 1985 after 30 years of service. He was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Seguin, Texas during the 1970’s. He was a member of Cross Lutheran Church of New Braunfels, Texas. He loved all sports, cooking, watching the birds outside, old movies, and had the ability to fix anything that was broken. He went north to Brainerd, MN for the summer months where he enjoyed his “McDonald's coffee club every day of the week. He also enjoyed playing golf on the different courses. He volunteered at the cancer treatment center in Brainerd Minnesota for many years. His family is so proud of him! His constant strength, courage, and character throughout all areas of his life were such wonderful examples to all of us. His great sense of humor was a joy to all who knew or came in contact with him. He will truly be missed! We love him so much! A grave side service will be held on September, 22, 2014. We will meet at 10:00 am at Roble Funeral Home in Spring Grove, Minnesota and caravan to Wilmington Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery in Wilmington Township near Spring Grove Minnesota. Pastor Steve Hoffman (Bill’s nephew) of Church of the Nazarene in Fergus Falls, Minnesota will do the services. Memorial gifts can be made to The American Cancer Society; or Cross Lutheran Church and School, 2171 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, TX. 78130.