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RICHARD VOGEL Obituary
GEL, M.D. Richard Keith Vogel, M.D. passed away at home in Greenville, North Carolina on May 5, 2015 at the age of 92 years. Dr. Vogel was a native of Toledo Ohio and a graduate of Toledo University. He served in the United States Army after which he obtained his medical degree from Case Western Reserve in 1947. Following his medical residency, he served as an Air Force officer and physician at Selfridge Air Force Base. In 1952 he began his private practice of family medicine in Wauseon, Ohio. He practiced for almost 40 years after which he retired with his wife Marit to Harbor Springs, Michigan after which they then moved to Jensen Beach, Florida. Since 2013 he and his wife have resided in Greenville, North Carolina with his daughter, Nancy Vogel and family. Dr. Vogel was a loving and dedicated husband to his childhood sweetheart and wife of 68 years, Marit Dorsey Vogel, originally of Empire, Michigan. He was an exemplary father, a hard-working physician, and a good friend to many in the course of life. Dr. Vogel is survived by his wife, Marit and by his four daughters, Marit Elizabeth Vogel, M.D. of Harbor Springs, Michigan, Sally Vogel Giles, M.D. of Auckland, New Zealand, Nancy Vogel, M.D. of Greenville, North Carolina, and by Martha Vogel, R.N. of Howell Michigan. He is also survived by two son- in-laws, Richard and David, and five grandchildren, Katie, Christy, Luke, Elizabeth, and Charlie. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Friends may send online condolences by visiting www.jimmysawyerfdl.com. Jimmy D. Sawyer Funeral Director Licensee is serving the Vogel family.
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Mike Geiger
May 9, 2024
I remember Dr Vogel from the 50's thru early 70's growing up in Wauseon and working as a pharmacy intern at Osborne pharmacy. I do remember his hunting and fishing stories.
May 29, 2015
My husband Ben Reed MD worked with Dick for many years and always enjoyed his friendship and dedication to medicine. I was a nurse at Fulton County Hospital and Dick will alwas be remember there as a kind and caring physician.
Penny Reed
James and Saundra von Seggern
May 20, 2015
Sadly missed even when he retired from his practice in Wauseon. He cared for our family and worked long hard hours to serve the community. He had lots of stories and loved talking about his family . He was very proud of them. Blessings to all. Jim and Saundra von Seggern,Montgomery Mi.
May 19, 2015
Dr. Vogel was a very caring doctor - the best in Wauseon ever. He was thorough, no nonsense and took extraordinary care of my parents. Condolences to his lovely family
May 19, 2015
Dr. Vogel was a very caring doctor - the best in Wauseon ever. He was thorough, no nonsense and took extraordinary care of my parents. Condolences to his lovely family
May 17, 2015
Remember Dr. Vogel just like it was yesterday. Dr. vogel delivered all four of our children, always had time to talk about Fishing & Farming, and the list goes on. They just do not make them like this any more. May God be with the Family in this time of need --- Larry & Janer Weirich --- Liberty Center
Mike Geiger
May 17, 2015
I remember him well when I worked at Osborne Drug store when I was in pharmacy school. He was a very caring doctor and highly respected.
Barbara Gustwiller Irelan
May 17, 2015
My condolences to the family of Dr. Vogel. He was my physician as a child and then as a mother, he delivered 3 of my 5 children. He was a wonderful, caring doctor. May God Bless him and may he rest in peace.
Dennis and Linda Busch
May 16, 2015
So sorry to hear of Dr. Vogel's passing. He was my doctor after Dr. Elliott retired. I loved them both. May God Bless and Comfort his family.
May 16, 2015
My mother was one of his first heart patients- and what great care for 20 years!
And it was all via house visits.Truly an excellent and passionate doctor.
Dick Schwab
Randoulf Zimmerman Sr.
May 16, 2015
My condolences to the family of a great man. He is not only survived by his family but also by all of the lives he saved and birthed. Me being one of them. Thank You Dr.Vogel.
John and Martha Miller Tester
May 16, 2015
So sorry to hear of his passing, our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was our doctor until he left Wauseon. He was the best doctor and always put his patients first.
Mary Lou Trejo
May 16, 2015
Many, many years ago I cleaned house for Dr. and Mrs.Vogel.
My condolences to Dr.Vogel's family. May he rest in peace.
Mary Lou Brinkman Trejo
May 16, 2015
I was a patient back in Wauseon and loved his no nonsense approach. My prayers to the family.
Darlene Grove Rupp ( Galena,Ohio)
May 16, 2015
I was a patient of Dr Vogel's for many years in Wauseon. May he RIP and God Bless his family.
Cathy Ledyard Wagenknecht
May 16, 2015
Very fond memories. My mother Leilah Ledyard was one of his biggest fans
Marsha Watts
May 16, 2015
So sorry to hear of my doctor's passing. He was a big part of my life, delivering both of my daughter's in Wauseon, OH. back in the '60s.
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