VOGT - Walter Owen
Of Tampa, FL and Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on August 8, 2008. He was the son of the late Walter C. and Goldie B. Vogt. He was born in Providence, RI and raised in the Detroit, MI area. After receiving a business degree from Wayne University, Walt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he worked for G.E. and Cheseborough-Ponds in Cleveland, OH and Buffalo, NY. Later in his career, he opened multiple health and beauty retail locations in the Buffalo area. In addition, Walt owned and managed real estate investments in the Buffalo and Tampa areas. In his retirement years, Walt and his wife of 40 years, Mayme, enjoyed traveling. He visited all 50 states and 6 continents, while on dozens of trips. His passion of photography recorded all of these wonderful memories for the family to cherish. Walt is survived by his wife Mayme, son, Lon Fall of Waterford, MI, and daughters, Lyn (Todd) Wethy of Bloomfield Hills, MI and Rhona (Marko) Vogt-Stankovic of Buffalo, NY. He was a proud grandfather to Gordon and Star Fall, and Scott and Brad Wethy. Walts six nephews, Carmen and Francis Nicastro, Peter and Paul Beck, and Raymond and John DiMeo, brought him great joy, laughter and adventure. Walts love for life, sense of humor, and infectious laugh will stay with his family and friends forever. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
At Walts request, there was no service. Interment was private. Memorial gifts in Walts memory may be made via www.byrdinstitute.org for Alzheimers Research. BREWER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Tampa, Florida 33615, 813-887-4991
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
Dear Rhona,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family and wish you all extra love and strength during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jean (Mazzone) Stinson
Jean Mazzone-Stinson
September 13, 2008 | East Amherst, NY
Dear Mrs Vogt,
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Vogt's passing. I have fond memories from my high school years of being at your house and Mr. Vogt constantly goofing around and teasing us. I can still remember exactly what his laugh sounded like. He was quite a personality and I know that he created memories that will live with you forever. I pray those memories will help to ease your sorrow during this difficult time.
My love to you,
Jean (Mazzone) Stinson
Jean Mazzone-Stinson
September 13, 2008 | East Amherst, NY
Dear Mame and Rhonda,
Walt was a joy and such fun that he will be in my memory forever. Many a moment we spent together managing your properties here in Florida and sharing the good times at Christmas and other moments exchanging jokes and just enjoying the time together.
He will be missed I'm sure but certainly he led a full and fabulous life and had no regrets. He will keep everyone in stiches where ever his on going travels take him! God Bless you and him!
You have my love and...
Gerold Dixon
September 10, 2008 | Odessa, FL
Dear Mayme and Rhona, we were so sorry to receive the notice of Walt's passing. The picture is how we remember him and I am sure he has everyone laughing in Heaven, by now. Our love and prayers are with you at this time
Mary & Alan Muenzel
September 10, 2008 | Myrtle Beach, SC
Mayme, Rhona, and Marko-so sorry that Walt was taken away from you. The picture of him is one full of life. May you have that memory always. Our thoughts are with you all. Mayme-take care of yourself-kisses to you.
jessica altman
September 09, 2008 | Buffalo, NY
Dear Mayme, Rhona and Marko~
Walt will be very missed...You are all in our thoughts each day.
Love,
Jen, Ellie and Chris Ferrara
Jennifer Ferrara
September 09, 2008 | St. Louis, MO
Dear Mayme,
Just wanted to express my sympathy in the loss of your dear husband Walt. How often I heard you speak of him in loving and happy ways! May the love of your family support you now and may you find the peace that only time can bring.
Lynn Hyland
September 09, 2008 | Tonawanda, NY
We didn't know Walt, but from his picture in the paper, we could tell he loved life and enjoyed every minute!
We know he's smiling down on you, and can only hope we will be remembered so fondly
Cheryl Bush
September 09, 2008 | Key West, FL
Mayme.....
I'm sorry to have read about the passing of Walt. I haven't seen you guys in years, but will remember Walt as a gentle, very kind soft spoken man, who always had a nice word for you when you saw him. Believe me, I know what kind of loss this is for you.
Dick Odien
September 09, 2008 | Williamsville, NY
