Ernest J. Vogel
Ernest
J.
Vogel
Ernest J. Vogel, 75, of Springfield, died on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 2, at St. Raphael Catholic Church with The Rev. Phil Schotzko officiating. Interment will be in St. Raphael Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 1, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel, and will continue on Friday at St. Raphael Church from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m.
Ernest Joseph Vogel was born January 8, 1941, to William and Minnie (Matzke)Vogel in Springfield. He attended and graduated from Springfield High School in 1958. Ernie served in the Army from 1959 to 1964, serving some of his time as a paratrooper. On November 5, 1966, he was united in marriage to Nancy Roiger at St. Raphael Catholic Church. He worked for Mathiowetz Construction in his early years and farmed with his brother, Tony, throughout his life, retiring in 2006. Ernie enjoyed working outdoors; his passion was farming and planting and caring for trees and wildlife. Ernie enjoyed time with his grandchildren, hunting, and playing cards, especially, Sheephead. His favorite pastime was driving around with Tony. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Springfield American Legion. Ernie was a member of the Soil and Water Conservation board. He will always be remembered as a hard worker and willing to help with anything.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Springfield; children, Tim (Jill) Vogel of Springfield, Dan (Connie) Vogel of Comfrey, Pat (Amy) Vogel of Springfield, Becky (Brian) Veenstra of Springfield, Mark (Anita) Vogel of Lamberton, Mike (Christie) Vogel of Springfield, and Bill (Mel) Vogel of Comfrey; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Wenzel “Tony” Vogel and Eleanor Teicher, both of Springfield; and in-laws, Eileen Vogel, Arlene Vogel, Alvin Wille and Elmer Meine. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Luke and Leo Vogel; siblings, Christine Wille, Rose Meine, Swede Halvorson, Sylvester Vogel and William Vogel; and brothers-in-law, Lowell Halvorson and Mike Teicher.
Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.