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VOGEL -- Richard Francis. The family of Richard Francis "Dick" Vogel announces that he went to be with his Savior on August 21, 2008. Visitation will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. until Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at La Grone Funeral Chapel. The Vigil Service will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008. Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008 at St. Peter Church. The nation celebrated Dick's birth with fireworks on July 4, 1919 in Lafayette, Indiana. He was the last survivor of the nine children of Jacob and Mary Vogel. From his family farm in Indiana Dick went on to business college. During World War II he volunteered to defend the country that celebrated his birth. As the pilot of B-17s and B-24s he flew 29 successful missions. His military awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal. Training as a pilot at Roswell Army Air Field he met and fell in love with the girl of his dreams, Marilyn Janice Blea. Upon his return from overseas they were married on September 20, 1944 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Roswell. Dick and Marilyn settled in Roswell and started their family. As a well respected electrical contractor, first with Blea Electric and then Arco Electric, he earned a reputation as an ethical, trustworthy member of the community. This was due to his strong work ethic and high moral standards which he passed on to all his family. In his 61 years in Roswell Dick lived in accordance to his values, the 10 commandments and the 4 way rotary test. He was an active member of St. Peter Parish where he generously gave of his time, energy and resources. Dick served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. As a Rotarian he was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. His love of music and humor led him to be a founding member of The Roswell Liver Spots. A gifted athlete and avid outdoorsman, Dick spent many hours playing as hard as he worked. Fishing and fish stories were his greatest passion. He instilled in all his family a great respect, regard and love for all Creation. Dick loved God, loved life and loved his family. He was the kind of man that every boy wishes he could grow up to be and that every man on his death bed wishes he had been. Yes Dad, with your help we can get home from here. Dick is survived by Marilyn his loving wife of 64 years, his twelve children: Jan McKee and husband Jerry, Vicky (Frances) Montano and husband David, Babs Morris and husband Peter, Cathy Gregory and husband Pat, Julie Adams and husband Mike, Tish Resnik and husband Bill, Betsy Buckel and husband Jim, John Vogel and wife Sylvia, Bob Vogel, Tom Vogel, Jim Vogel and wife Christen, and Valerie Vogel. He is also survived by thirty-eight grandchildren: Vicky Moon and husband David, Mike McKee and wife Suzanne, Steve McKee and wife Shelly, Melissa McQuerry and husband Carl, Daniel Montano and wife Jodi, Taho Morris, Mason Morris, Mitchell Morris, Daniel Gregory and wife Lori Kane, Jim Gregory, Michael Adams, Brad Adams and wife Kristi, Matt Adams and Amanda, Steven John Sunday and wife Maria Cano Sunday, Will Sergeant and wife Paige, Chris Buckel, Kay Craft and husband Shon, Matt Vogel, Julie Vogel, Andrew Vogel, Samantha Vogel, Grayson Vogel, Sage Vogel, Makaela Vogel, Hannah Marko, Rebekah Marko, Leah Marko, and Naomi Marko. He is also survived by twenty-three great grandchildren: Dylan and Madison Moon; Mitchell, Harrison, Samuel and Jonathan McKee; Rylee, Tucker and Libby McKee; Nicholas Montano and Ava Jade McQuerry; Aloura, Skylar and Daniel Montano; Hunter and Haley Adams; Serenity Adams; Steven and Alexandra Sunday; Taylor and Trenton Sergeant; Joshua and Allison Craft. Dick is also survived by one sister-in-law, Charlotte Boswell, as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends and his loving caregivers Angel and Victoria. If friends wish to make a donation in Richard Vogels name they may do so to St. Peters Catholic Church, 805 S. Main, Roswell, NM 88203, Poor Clare Monastery, 809 W. 19th St., Roswell, NM 88201, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 200 W. 1st St., Roswell, NM 88201, or a charity of your choice. If friends would like they may give their condolences online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel
        Published on: Sun August 24, 2008