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2022
Richard Vogler Obituary
December 12, 1953 - November 12, 2022
Richard William Vogler, 68, of Lexington, NC, went to be with his creator on November 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family & friends after a brief illness with Covid pneumonia. A memorial service and military procession will be held on January 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Unity Church of Winston-Salem. Rick was preceded in death by his father Richard D. Vogler. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rebecca Vogler; mother, Mary-Jo Fulk Vogler; brother, Randall Vogler; sister, Kathy Howard (Donnie); daughter, Jennifer Vogler (Wade Hill); daughter, Angela Mauldin (Dennis); son, Demetrius Cox; grandchildren Cypress and Dasia Hill, Carlee and Cody Mauldin, Max, Alex, and Rex Cox; childhood friend, Mike Sapp; neices, nephews & many more family and friends. Rick was born December 12, 1953, in Panama City, FL. He graduated from Parkland High School and Forsyth Technical Community College majoring in drafting. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Abilene, TX with several TDY assignments including one in Europe before being honorably discharged in March 1982. After service he worked as a certified A&P mechanic at Air Virginia in Lynchburg, VA before returning to Winston-Salem to work at Piedmont Airlines. He retired from US Airways after a 30-year career. After retirement he worked at O'Reilly Auto Parts and recently at Providence Transportation. Rick attended Unity Church of Winston-Salem with many friends and was a member of the Bridge Quartet. He enjoyed trains, planes and automobiles, singing, playing guitar, riding his Harley, repairing engines and watching his beloved UNC Tarheels. He was an avid animal lover and will be missed by his dog, Onyx. Rick was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A GoFundMe account has been set up for his widow.
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Debbie Faircloth
November 14, 2023
A year full of firsts. All the holidays, birthdays, seasons have come and gone without him. It´s hard to go through those firsts. I pray that this year of "seconds" bring good memories of all those passed.
Ron and Becky Minnix
November 21, 2022
My husband and I remember Rick and his family when Rick raced in the W-S Soap Box Derby in 1968. He won the local race and went on to participate in the national race in Akron, Ohio. It is so good to read that his life
has been filled with activities, friends and family that he has enjoyed and shared. Ron and I certainly enjoyed Rick in his early years and now share your sorrow.
Debbie Faircloth
November 21, 2022
My condolences to all the family. I pray that good memories will carry you through the pain of his passing. And that you will be able to laugh at old stories through the tears. God Bless You All
Carol Strader Everhart
November 20, 2022
Rick was a childhood friend. We knew each other from attending church. Rick was a nice young man and he could be so funny. We lost contact for a lot of years and only recently had we become friends again on Facebook.
I am so very sorry for the family and pray they can find comfort in the days to come. Rest In Peace my friend! Heaven has gained another angel.
Ilene Sink Trujillo
November 20, 2022
Ricky was a wonderful cousin and friend. I remember our fun family times a Grandma Vogler´s house.
He was loved and will be missed by many
Bobby Everhart
November 20, 2022
My condolences and deep sympathy to the family. Remembered our talk this past summer about our younger days as kids. Wish we could have gotten together after out talk RIP Ricky hope to see you on the other side.
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