Mercer, MO: Bernard William Vogel, 86, of Mercer, MO passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born, one of 13 children to Leo Peter and Marie (Claes) Vogel, on July 6, 1938 in Brooklyn, Iowa.
Bernard graduated in 1958 from Lineville High School in Lineville, Iowa. He helped do carpentry work with his brothers in Indiana. He also helped local farmers on different jobs.
He joined the United States Army for 2 years and served in the National Guard for 4 years.
On July 3, 1965 in Cainsville, Missouri, he married Carol Lenore Still the daughter of Lewis and Evelyn Still. They were blessed with 2 children, Bill and Georgia.
They lived near Pleasanton, Iowa and then moved to a farm near Mercer, MO. He enjoyed hunting, farm work and raising cattle. He worked at Voltmaster Batteries in Corydon, Iowa for 15 plus years and then later helped Bobby Speck do carpet work for 16 plus years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Vogel of the home; son, William “Bill” (Pam) Vogel of Lineville, IA; daughter, Georgia (Jamie) Chapman of Chillicothe, MO; 3 grandsons, Jacob and Jimmy Chapman and Aaron West; 1 brother, Donnie Vogel and a host of nieces and nephews.
Bernard has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO. A Memorial Graveside and Inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 30 at Middlepoint Cemetery, Mercer, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO. Memorials may be made to Middle Point Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. box 316, Princeton, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.