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HARRY VOGEL Obituary

VOGEL--Harry. Surprise Lake Camp mourns the death of Harry Vogel, who worked at SLC for 71 consecutive summers. He often said, "If it takes so little to make someone happy, why not do it?" And thus he enriched tens of thousands of young lives. Harry was a force of nature, indomitable, a whirlwind of productive energy. He was the consummate teacher - in the classroom, on the slopes, and at the waterfront. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, always counting his blessings. We send our collective love to his wife Bobbi, his daughters Joan and Missy, his brother Ralph, his sister Ruth, and all who loved and admired him.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 24, 2022.

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Tony lanza

December 28, 2022

To my dear friend and mentor I will miss you, I owe my whole professional life to you. To his girls thank you for sharing him.
Tony Lanza

Barbara BLUMENFELD

December 28, 2022

Dear Bobbi, Joan and Missy, our deepest sympathies.
We are thinking of you and sending much love.
Barbara and Norman

Gaby Sugarman

December 25, 2022

I remember back to my 1st year in camp, I loved boating and I was about 9 years old. On visiting day I wanted to take my mom out on a paddle boat and we´ll I thought I would be able to paddle us back in but that was not the case. Harry jumped in and swam and paddled me and my mom back in. My mom and I still laugh about how we got stuck in the lake and needed to be saved to this day. Harry your smile made camp the best thing ever thank you for the amazing 7 years

Ted Satterthwaite

December 25, 2022

I will always remember Harry and his youthful exuberance. It was a joy to have known and skied with Harry and Missy all these years. My heart felt condolences to his family.

Joni

December 23, 2022

I went to camp in the early 70s and Harry was a camp staple. Strong, well built and always there. He was a part of my childhood and I´ll always remember him.

Randy Nolf

December 23, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of Harrys passing. Harry was a special friend but I know Harry made everyone he met feel like a special friend. A true gentleman with a generous spirit.

Lori Ely

December 22, 2022

My condolences to the Vogel ladies. I always knew it was summer when Harry showed up to Riverview Restaurant... That smile, that tanned body and a swagger nobody can replace! The first few years were tough... he put me through the hoops but eventually it was love... a love that will never die. And I will miss you my friend when the snow has melted and the sun is high and summer is in the air. Peace to you and your family. Lori Ely XO

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