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JIM VOGT Obituary

Jim Vogt, age 80, of Reedley, CA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014. He was born on January 16, 1934, in Corn, OK, to Jacob J. and Lizzie (Kliewer) Vogt. Jim graduated from Corn High School in 1951, and then attended Corn Bible Academy School for one year before traveling to California to study at Fresno Pacific College. He ultimately graduated from Southwestern State College in Weatherford, OK. He later earned a Master's Degree from Fresno State University. Jim worked as a teacher at Immanuel High School for three years, moving then to Kings Canyon Unified School District working as a teacher and administrator, totaling over 20 years. After retiring from his work in education, he worked for another 20 years in agri-business. He married Aldene Joy Friesen on July 9, 1954, in Fresno, CA and together they raised three children. Jim loved watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports, soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, swimming, basketball, water polo, and golf. His major in industrial arts was also something that gave him the joy of working with his grandkids in his shop. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Clara Johnson, Alfred Vogt, Jacob Vogt, and Ivan Vogt; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Bertelsen. He is survived by his wife Aldene; children, Randy Vogt and wife Toni, Mike Vogt and wife Lisa, and Cheri Bertelsen; grandchildren, Danny Vogt and wife Amy, Stephen Vogt and wife Alyssa, Anne (Bertelsen) Maher and husband Michael, Darin Vogt, and Jennifer Bertelsen; great-grandchildren, Braden, Addison, Shailyn and Jeremiah Vogt, Payton and Clark Vogt, and Gabriel Maher; siblings, Paul Vogt, and Joyce Hinz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Reedley Cemetery on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made in Jim's name to Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church, 1362 L Street, Reedley, CA 93654; or to Hume Lake Christian Camps, 64144 Hume Lake Road, Hume, CA 93628. Dopkins Funeral Chapel, 189 South 'J' Street, Dinuba, California (559)591-1919

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Published by Pacific Daily News on Jan. 2, 2015.

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Ed Jost

January 7, 2015

I was saddened to hear about Jim's passing. He was a great guy and loved his family very much.

Coleen Toews

January 4, 2015

Aldene and family, I always admired Jim - a very loyal and hard working man, plus a genuinely kind and gentle soul. I admire him like I did my own father - two great fathers, hard working men, creative men. I can't think of a bad thing to say about either man. My you feel comfort and warmth of those who love you during this painful time.

January 3, 2015

Aldean and family,
I will always remember Jim as Principal of McCord School. He and Charles Mitchell always talked about Corn, OK and how they both ended up in Reedley with KCUSD. Jim had a heart for kids and was a respected administrator. My prayers are for your comfort and God's peace during this difficult time. Jean Clemons

January 3, 2015

Aldene and family, we hurt for all of you during this time. Tony always spoke so good of Jim and told me many stories that he had learned or heard of thru his dad Ivan..we know all to well the grief you are experiencing but we know and have faith that God has his arms around each one of you during this time and as you continue to go forward each day..prayers for peace and healing Love Tony and Ann

Mary King

January 2, 2015

Just read about Jim's passing on the Reedley Facebook. My love and prayers are with you, Aldene. Miss you at Park Place.

Anne Siemens

January 1, 2015

Aldean...I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
I did not know him very well but knowing you has been a blessing. I think you and I are related somewhere down the line & so sorry we don't see each other because we live far apart from each other. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Anne Siemens

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