Bernard D. Vogel
October 7, 1923 ~ July 4, 2012
Bernard D. Vogel, 88, Plainfield, died July 4, 2012, in Plainfield Health Care Center. Mr. Vogel was born October 7, 1923, in Indianapolis, to the late Elmer and Alma (Hasse) Vogel.
He graduated from Southport High School and attended Indiana University. He was the owner of Vogel and Son Builders and Vogel Realty in Plainfield for many years. He also taught at the J. Everett Light Career Center in Indianapolis. A charter member of St. Susanna Catholic Church, Mr. Vogel was an active participant in the Men’s Club. He also coached little league baseball in Plainfield as his children were growing up. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed wintering in Bradenton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Allen Vogel; brother, Jimmy Vogel; sister, Vivian Jones.
Survivors include his son, Daniel G. Vogel of Indianapolis; daughters, Sherry Karge of Greenfield, Denise Vogel-Summers of Heritage Lake, Monica Clifft of Plainfield, and Michele Lucas of Plainfield; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.
The memorial service will be officiated by Fr. Harold Rightor at 6 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2012, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Bernie loved telling stories to anyone that would listen. And while there were many interesting and laughable ones, some of our favorites were about his experiences teaching young adults to build houses. He used to say that even though the houses were built by kids, they were stronger and of higher quality than most. We are sure the kids, too, became stronger and better after having known Bernie. Bernie always encouraged those around him, and this included his grandchildren, who learned many valuable lessons. He taught them that a laugh is better when it’s loud, and that a day is happier when you take the time to sing about it. We will miss you Bernie, and will always remember to take the time to laugh loud and sing a happy song in your honor. Love, Jeff, Coral and Christina A contribution has been made to the J. Everett Light Career Center and the Washington Township Schools Foundation in his memory.
Dear Daddy, I will never forget sitting on the front porch of our house when you were going on a trip to work out of town, and saying, ‘Don’t leave me Daddy!’ I said the same thing when you and Mom got a divorce. I went with you to live, and those were some of the best years of my life! We had so much fun together…..going to Vogel family Reunions, to Florida to vacation, and just singing and dancing around the apartment together. You always told me the longest, most boring stories, with people I didn’t even know who you were talking about, and I would listen, and you would stop to watch TV, and start back in. I didn’t care, I just wanted to hear you talk. I saved some of your voice mail messages just so I can listen to your voice again! It was so hard for me to tell you that it was okay to leave me and my kids! I loved you so much. My heart is breaking, and I would give anything to hug you, kiss you, and hear your voice again tonight. I know that you hated not being able to walk, garden, and at the end….could barely talk. I will miss you, and I know that you will be waiting for me at the gates of heaven when it is my turn to come home to you! I know you will be watching over me and my family everyday now. I will always love you, Daddy! Your little girl, Michele
Michele, and, all the Vogel children, I grew up accross the street from your Grandparents on Dunn Street, and, often played with Terry & Sherri in early childhod. Some years later I found myself sitting in a Sauna, when your Dad walked in. I recognized him in an instant, his smile, his eyes. he and my father were good friends & I was familiar with your fathers voice. I introduced myself, and, we had the first of many conversations. He was a really good man, and, I treasure our numerous conversations greatly. I was sorry when your parents broke up, it seemed that both were then incomplete, where as together they seemed to be a real team. I dont think he ever really got over it, he mentioned it several times. He was very proud of all his family, his eyes always sparkeled when he talked about each of you. Many will tell you time will heal what your feeling at this time, I disagree with that. It changes, it doesnt go away. My personal feeling is that my coming to grips with the loss of a parent was eased by my emulating all the good they had shared with me over the years. Its also the best tribute you can pay him. You were lucky to be born into a family with great parents, even if they could not live with each other, they both had strong wills , and were good people. I also miss Terry, who I always had lots of fun with, even when we got into trouble, we had fun. Your all in my prayers, As always, Steve Hall
Monica, Michelle & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are w/you at this difficult time. God bless, The Coffey Family
Sherry and all the Vogel family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. The Plainfield Class Of 1966
Missing you so much today, Daddy!!!!