Anchorage, Alaska
Erich Vogeler, 71, died of complications from ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, on July 1, 2009, at Alaska Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. In keeping with Erich's wishes, no service will be held. Erich was born Dec. 11, 1937, in Visselhoevede, Germany. In 1957, he moved to...
Read MoreI knew Erich from the day he came to work at ATU. He was one of the best friends I have and I will remember him fondly. We worked together and skied together. I had no idea that he had ALS and feel a great loss at his death. I also remember Steven, Christine and Karin. I share your loss.
Don Liston
P.O. Box 4, Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Don Liston
August 10, 2009 | Girdwood, AK
Dear Karin, Christine, and Steven,
It has been a couple of weeks now since we first heard of your loss. Please know that we think of Erich quite a lot, as he had become an important part of the family connection - Mamma Mia, Yum yum spot, and white socks.
Filbert's new kitten Smudge has played around the wooden dachshund Erick built and chewed on the tail a bit, following in Filbert's naughty steps.
We each are a unique universe and we had the priviledge of...
Astrida Onat
July 30, 2009 | Seattle
Dear Karin,
My deepest sympathy to you and your children on your loss of Erich.
It is difficult to know what to say just now but you have been in my thoughts since I first learned of Erich's illness. ALS is a devastating disease and I know how very difficult these past few months have been for Erich and all of you. It is something with which I can empathize as my brother had ALS.
Erich accomplished a lot and did a whole lot of living in 71 years but...
July 11, 2009
Dear Karin, Please know how sad I was to wake up this morning and read the notice that you had lost Erich. I wish I were closer, just to give you a hug. Please know you're in my thoughts, and that I hope, next time I'm in Anchorage, that we can get together. With love, Connie Godwin
Connie Godwin
July 11, 2009 | Chestertown, MD
