Joseph Vogel Obituary
Joe, age 73, of Inver Grove Heights, MN, passed away on November 7, 2025 in Home Hospice, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.
Born on November 24, 1951 in Tucson, Arizona, he grew up in St Louis, Missouri. Joe moved to Minnesota to attend St Mary's College in Winona, where he received his Accounting Degree and later became a CPA.
Joe loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was a faithful servant. Joe served as a Children's Pastor and Awana Commander at New Life Church of Woodbury. He conducted Bible Studies for incarcerated youth through Arise Ministries and for men at the Workhouse in St Paul. He volunteered in various capacities with Hmong youth through the Union Gospel Mission for a number of years. Joe also traveled to Ghana, West Africa, four times to train Ghanaian Pastors in the Word of God.
Joe will be sorely missed. He loved others and always gave people the benefit of the doubt. He had wisdom and intelligence, but was also gentle, humble, and non-judgmental. Joe enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, and was a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the St Louis Cardinals.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Theresa Vogel; brothers, John Vogel, William Vogel, and Thomas Vogel; Father-in-Law, Harold Johnson
Survived by Wife of 34 years, Kimberley Vogel; Children, Theresa Vogel (Brian Leedy) of Denver, CO, Joseph D Vogel (Rachel) of Golden, CO, Isabelle Sutliff (Jeremy) of Bloomington, MN; Grandchildren, Finola, Coralina, Bennett, Madeline, and Jace; Brothers, Mark Vogel (Mary) of Chicago, IL and James Vogel of Hingham, MA; Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins; Mother-in-Law, Pauline Johnson of Cottage Grove, MN; Brother-in-Law, James Johnson (Sharon) of Hugo, MN and Sister-in-Law, Roxanne McGrath (Daniel) of Missoula, MT.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation an hour prior (10:00 a.m.) at New Life Church of Woodbury, 6758 Bailey Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125, with lunch to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to New Life Church of Woodbury - Deacon/Care Ministry Fund or The Parkinson's Foundation." https://nlcwoodbury.org/giving/ https://www.parkinson.org/
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Minnesota.
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Tim and Linda Johnson
Yesterday
Joe, a wonderful man we so appreciated as Awana Commander, so approachable and kind. We especially loved when at the beginning of Awana club flag ceremony, he blessed the leaders and clubbers each week with a passage of Scripture he learned, having us hold our hands open to receive the blessing. We loved his heart for hurting kids and his work with them, and looked forward to his reports each month on what God was doing. We loved how he introduced so many of us to Prince Paul of Ghana. We loved Joe. We are praying for Kim and family in their adjustment to life without their beloved Joe. Grace and peace to all his family and Loved Ones
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Geri Strong
November 11, 2025
Joe was a a wonderful born again Christian Believer.For many yrs he did so many ministries. He was such a great man. Kim and Joe helped me during a very difficult time in my life. Joe without a doubt is in Heaven. We were so blessed to know this man. PTL
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