Vogt, Theodore F. (1899-1943)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Nov 25 p. 7

Birth date: 1899 Sep 10

text of obituary:

TED VOGT

Marion, S. D. — A good husband and father was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 3, when funeral services were held for Ted Vogt. Large numbers of grieving friends and relatives filled the church to capacity in paying their respect to the departed. Mr. Vogt had passed away Saturday, October 30.

Theodore F. Vogt was born Sept. 10, 1899, at Marion S. Dak., the son of Frank P. Vogt and Pauline (nee Schroeder). At the time of death he reached the age of 44 years, 1 month and 20 days. When he was a child of five, he lost his mother and an infant brother through death. His father was married again, this time to Mary Siebert. By this marriage an infant sister and a small brother were born, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, five children, his father and step-mother, four brothers and four sisters.

He was reared on a farm near Marion, and farmed for himself for about four years after marriage. Then there were two years that he worked for Morrell's in Sioux Falls after which he was in business for himself here in Marion in the meat market for thirteen years. Another year he spent working for the local creamery. From childhood days and all through life Mr. Vogt was a lover of music.

At the age of 18 he was baptized by the Rev. D. P. Tieszen, and united with the Bethesda church, near Marion. In 1937 he transferred his membership to the Emmanuel Presbyterian church in town.

On Sept. 4, 1921, he was united in marriage to Bertha Ratzlaff, and for 12 years they shared the joys of a happy home. Five children were born to this union, all of whom were able to attend the funeral services. Leroy, aged 20, of the U.S. Navy; Virginia 19, Lester 18, Orval 15, and Lawrence 4, at home.

His surviving brothers and sisters are, William of Mitchell, S. D.; Henry of Marion, Frank of San Pedro, Calif.; Clarence, corporal in the U.S. Army, Camp Maxey, Texas; Martha of Marion, Bertha (Mrs. Paul) Ratzlaff of Marion, Mary (Mrs. Abe) Fast, and Rosie (Mrs. Corney) Fast, of Butterfield, Minn.

It was the Lord's will to take a beloved husband and father to His heavenly home where he has eternal joy. For cometime [sic] he had been in ill health. Sept. 6 he was taken to the hospital and there he remained a week. Finding no aid returned to his home and was bed-ridden until his death on Saturday, October 30, 1943. The immediate cause of death was cancer of the lung.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:45 at the home and at the Presbyterian church at 3 o'clock. rev. J. W. Limkemann conducted the services, assisted by Rev. J. Ayotte. There were two quartets. The one from the Church of God consisted of Aaron Goosen, Frank Goosen, Otto Arbeiter, and Peter Adrian. The members of the quartet from town were William Witte, Emil Graber, John Kaufman and Henry Goertz. The songs were "Rock of Ages, "Remember me O Mighty One, "The Old Rugged Cross," and "My Glory will be Complete." Pallbearers were J. J. Smith, James Rasmussen, Peter Klassen, Henry Goertz, William Schroeder, and Herbert Jansen. Interment was at the Bethesda cemetery.

Expression of thanks — Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our sorrow, and for the beautiful service, floral offerings and other kindness, we are deeply grateful. Mrs. Ted Vogt and Family.