REV. ARTHUR A. VOGEL

The Rt. Rev. Arthur A. Vogel, beloved husband of Katharine (Nunn) Vogel, and Fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He was a resident of Bishop Spencer Place, Kansas City, Missouri. Arthur was born February 24, 1924, to Arthur Louis and Gladys Eirene Vogel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in the Milwaukee area, attending Shorewood High School, where he met his future wife, Katie. Arthur and Katie were married in 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have three children and five grandchildren, John Vogel (Beth), their children David and Leah; Tony Vogel (Joan), their daughter Sarah; and Kit Smith (Gaylord), their children Katie and Andrew. His pride in his children and grandchildren was surpassed only by his love for them! He is also survived by his brother, John Vogel (Martha); as well as nieces and nephews, John Vogel (Carolyn), Jenny Gettel (Jim), Libby Vogel, and Jim Vogel (Ann). In 1946, Arthur received a Bachelor's of Divinity degree from Nashotah House, a seminary of the Episcopal Church located near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went on to receive a Master's degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago in 1948 and a PhD from Harvard in 1952. From 1952 to 1971, he was Williams Adams Professor of Philosophical and Systematic Theology at Nashotah House. He was ordained Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri in 1971 and became the Fifth Diocesan Bishop in 1973. He served the Diocese of West Missouri for 18 years, during which time he also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. The author of 14 books, including "Body Theology, God's Presence in Man's World." Arthur was a frequent contributor to other books, journals, and magazines. He was also an active and enthusiastic participant in a wide variety of ecumenical endeavors, including the Consultation on Church Union (1962- 1966); the First and Second International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commissions (1969 - 1990); the National Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission (1964-1984), which he co-chaired from 1973-1983; and the 4th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (1968). Arthur was an avid golfer, lover of good jokes and puns, and always smiling. His sincere response to those with whom he came in contact was that he was better for having seen them that day. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO. The family will meet friends following the service. Interment will be at Nashotah, Wisconsin, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Bishop Spencer Place Benevolent Care Fund (4301 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111); St. Luke's Foundation Presence of Care Fund (4225 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111); the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri (420 West 14th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105); or Nashotah House (2777 Mission Road, Nashotah, WI 53058). You may send a message to the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234.