Bernard D. Vogel

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.