Richard Allen Vogt

Richard Allen Vogt

Richard Vogt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2022.
Richard Allen Vogt, a Marine veteran passed away on May 29, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born February 26, 1960 to Richard and Vivian Vogt. He attended Beekman Elementary School-Poughquag NY, LaGrange Junior High School-LaGrange NY, and Highland High School in Highland NY before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corp. As a Lance Corporal he served with the Assault Amphibian Unit. He received multiple Honors. Rifle sharpshooter badge, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Mast (2nd Award) and Meritorious Unit Citation as well as the Good Conduct Medal.

After leaving the military he was active in his Christian church and enjoyed playing drums in the church band.

Richard was preceded in death by his his parents. He is survived by his sisters and nieces and nephews, and stepmother. His family has organized a private service to honor Richards life and military service, which will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery on December 6, 2022 at 9AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a disabled veterans organization of your choice in Richards memory.

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