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John Vogelgesang Obituary
80, of North Canton passed away on January 28, 2020. Jack was born in Massillon, Ohio on July 13, 1939 to the late Isaac and Ruye Vogelgesang. He was a graduate of Washington Massillon High School class of 1957, where he was valedictorian, Baldwin Wallace College with Bachelors Degree in Music and Kent State University with a Masters Degree in Music. Jack taught 6th grade at Woodlawn and Harter Elementaries for 35 years, mainly in the C.H.A.P. and was a private piano and organ teacher for many years. He served as the organist of Trinity Lutheran and retired after 27 years as the organist/choirmaster at Trinity United Church of Christ in Akron. Jack was a member of Stark County Christadelphia Ecclesial and the American Guild of Organists.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janet; children, Jeffrey (Lisa) Vogelgesang and Jennifer (Robert) Lang; grandchildren, Nathan Lang and Morgan Lang; brothers, Ronald (Jeanette) Vogelgesang and Dr. George (Jill) Vogelgesang; many nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday February 1, 2020 at Reed Funeral Home NORTH CANTON CHAPEL with Greg Misko officiating. Family and friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. on Friday January 31, 2020 and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be held at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund. The family invites you to visit www.reedfuneralhome.com.
Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel
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Memories and Condolences
for John Vogelgesang
February 1, 2020
Sorry to hear of Jack,s passing, you have our sympathy, Amy and I are in Florida for the winter, sorry we can't be there for your support, love, Valda Caillet and family
January 31, 2020
Mr. Vogelgesang started my love of reading the newspaper and keeping up with the news. We always had so much fun in his class while learning. CHAP 1984. Rest in Peace.
Shirley (Johnson) Zurcher
January 30, 2020
Jan and family,
My heart hurts for you, your family and your many friends. I wish I could be there, but please know I'm there in spirit.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Shirley
W.H.S. Class of 1957
Scott Wintrip
January 30, 2020
Grateful to have been taught by Mr. Vogelgesang in the late 1970's. He and his teaching colleagues in the CHAP program helped me become the man I'm proud to be today.
Davena Howell
January 30, 2020
My 6th grade teacher at Woodland, CHAP, 1985. I still talk about the Weekly Readers (social studies) he had us do each week. He taught me everything I know about the Cold War. Great teacher, he made an impact. Rest in peace, Mr. Vogelgesang.
Patricia Kennedy
January 30, 2020
I had the pleasure of enjoying one of his wonderful recitals At the church in which where his mother was married many years ago I enjoyed it very much I also had the pleasure of getting to know his wife briefly after the passing of there wonderful sweet mother which I was blessed tremendously To have known I will continue to keep you in my prayers
Patricia Kennedy
January 30, 2020
Sincere and deepest sympathy to his wife Janet children grandchildren and family
January 30, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was our children's piano teacher in the 80's, and it was always nice to visit with him. May the Lord be extra near to you at this time.
Stephen and Frieda Braneky
Lynn riddle
January 29, 2020
Jack was a special and multi- talented friend that was well loved and will be missed by many. Hugs to Jan and the rest of the family.
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