Edward A. Vogel

Edward Anthony Vogel died February 21, 2014 at Bay Regional Memorial Center of heart failure surrounded by his family. Edward was born to Mary (Mae) (Schon) and John Henry Vogel on June 2, 1928 at home in rural Beal City, Michigan. Edward married Betty Lou Dart on April 29, 1950. Their entire married life was spent in the Central Michigan area where they raised their six children. Ed worked for Borden Dairy in Mt. Pleasant for 13 years and at Kraft Foods in Clare for 26 years as a lab technician. He also worked doing maintenance at St. Henry’s Parish in Rosebush for 13 years. However, Ed’s first love was farming and he farmed for many years even while working other jobs. After retiring, Edward continued his love of the land with gardening and yard-work. Ed enjoyed his family very much and took great pride in his children. When his grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along his delight was obvious, especially when the whole family got together. Edward is survived by his daughter Roxanne (Richard) Rowley of Manistee, Michigan; sons Paul (Erma) Vogel and Charles (Vicky Kitchen) Vogel of Coleman, Michigan; and his sons in Wasilla, Alaska, Pat (Robin) Vogel and Tim Vogel. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Rhonda (Adam) Greene, Ryan Rowley, Regina (Richard) Miller, Gavin (Marilyn) Vogel, Chuck Vogel, Adam Vogel, Michael (Bridget) Vogel, Christopher Vogel, and Aaron Vogel. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Kable, Gage and Lane Miller; Tyler and Nick Vogel; Cole Vogel, Jaxon Vogel and Lily and Addison Vogel. In addition Edward is survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, Edward was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Milferd, Gerald Vogel, Annamarie Frick, and a son, Michael Vogel. A special thank you to the staff of the Green Acres Retirement Community in Mt. Pleasant. Their kindness, caring and support made Ed's time there, in his words, "very satisfying." Memorials in Edward’s memory may be given to The Isabella County Commission on Aging "Food with Friends" Program and Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant, Activities Fund. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Rev. Prentice A. Tipton, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the St. Henrys Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. An online tribute may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Edward A. Vogel

June 2, 1928 - February 21, 2014