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for Richard Vogel
Bev (Denney) Bolender
February 27, 2024
...Fond memories of Mr. Vogel.
He was always very kind to me.
bill casto
February 1, 2015
Gods speed. You helped form the company I loved. Thank you.
Tessie kaut
February 1, 2015
Now its all over RIP MR. VOGEL I THINK EVERYONE KNEW YOU YOU CAN REST NOW. AND GO HOME
February 1, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Vogel. Always in our hearts. Prayers to your family. Linda Snyder
Sharon Pennell
February 13, 2014
What a wonderful man and boss - kind, compassionate, fun, hard-working, always expecting your best effort. Mr. Vogel was the store manager when I got my very first job at the Big Bear store on W. Broad Street in 1956. In his own special way, he set an example for all of his employees. I met my husband at Big Bear when he hired on as a carry-out boy. What fun days! We both left for college after high school graduation but would see Mr. Vogel occassionally in various Big Bear stores and he was always so friendly. Because of him we shopped at Big Bear store, until sadly, they closed. May you find comfort in knowing that he left his mark on any people. May the love of friends and family carry you through your loss. Sharon Dent Pennell
Mark Dougherty
February 8, 2014
He was strong, compassionate, knowledgeable and fair... a big part of what was right about Big Bear before the Leveraged Buyout... Rest in peace Mr. Vogel... I have many found memories.
Tim Fazzone
February 8, 2014
Great man... I will miss him dearly.
Mike Tubbs
February 7, 2014
Mr. Vogel always had a joke to tell me, some were even funny. I'll miss him.
-Mike Tubbs, Gahanna, Ohio
February 7, 2014
Mr. Vogel always had a joke to tell me, some were even funny. I'll miss him.
-Mike Tubbs, Gahanna, Ohio
Jeff Wintermute
February 6, 2014
Great man. I learned a lot from him in my 22 yrs. at Big Bear. As a store manager he helped me see things that still help me today.
April Ruff Swinehart
February 6, 2014
Mr. Vogel was a frat man. I agree when he walked into the store, he made us happy and glad to be there. He treated employees like family. He had to come up with the idea for the Big Bear Hug ad. He was a great man to work for.
Anna Winland
February 6, 2014
Mr. VOGEL was a wonderful man. He was very helpful when my youngest son ended up at Grant Joint an Bone Surgery Center. May he rest in peace. Anna Winland an family
February 6, 2014
Very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. I worked for him and with him for a lot of years (35 of them). I learned a lot from him and then replaced him when he retired. A tough , fair and knowledgeable boss and mentor. N. Larry Bardash
February 6, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Tim Uhl
February 6, 2014
Our sympathy to the Vogel and Clowe families.
Tim and Marylee Uhl
Herman Hutton
February 6, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Bobbie Grigsby
February 6, 2014
Mr Vogel was a great man ! His visits to Big Bear kept us all in line -He was fair and kind - I remember talking to him one day and he said our job was like a movie - "lights , camera , action "! Once the store opened each day - I still remember that today - at least 25 years later -
May he rest in peace - he made a difference in many people's life's including mine .
February 6, 2014
Throw your burden on God, and he will sustain you. (Ps. 55:22)
Sally Croy
February 6, 2014
My sympathy to your family. I liked him a lot. He always came around at Christmas time and wished us a Merry Christmas. He was a great supervisor.
Chuck Reed
February 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. I recall being a neighbor to the Vogel family on E. Main St., and attending East Elementary and Lancaster High with Dick, and playing in the School Band. He will be missed by all.
Keith Johnson
February 6, 2014
Rest well Mr. Vogel
February 6, 2014
Paula Mathews, I so loved Mr. Vogel. I worked for Big Bear from 1968 to 1996, he was a very kind and friendly person. I have wondered many times what he did after Big Bear. Also worked with Gary.
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