Service Information
Gary “Wiener” Vogt, age 72, husband of Karen, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, in Glencoe.
Private Memorial Service will be held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Public Celebration Of Life will be held Monday, October 10, 2022, from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Glencoe City Center (South Grand Ballroom), in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Military Honors by the Glencoe Military Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Glencoe Sportsmen’s Club Animal Sanctuary. (1602 Knight Avenue, Glencoe, Minnesota 55336)
Obituary
Gary “Wiener” Lester Vogt was born on July 8, 1950, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Lester and Caroline (Voigt) Vogt. Gary was baptized as an infant on August 6, 1950, by Pastor Alfred Streufert and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 22, 1964, by Pastor R.F. Meissner, both at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. He received his education in Glencoe, Minnesota, and graduated with the Glencoe High School class of 1968.
On August 21, 1968, Gary entered active military service and served the United States Navy. Gary received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge on August 11, 1970.
On April 8, 1972, Gary was united in marriage to Karen Knop at First Evangelical Lutheran Church by Pastor M.S. Pohl in Glencoe, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple resided in Glencoe. Gary was a long-time employee at the local grocery store in town as well as employed by Lang’s Meat Market. Gary was also employed at the Glencoe City EMT services for a number of years. Most recently, Gary was employed at Brick House Meats LLC in Gaylord, Minnesota, for 2 years. Gary and Karen were blessed with two children, Michael and Christina. They shared just over 50 years of marriage.
Gary was a very active member of the Glencoe VFW, serving as the Commander for 9 years. He served as the treasurer for the Glencoe Sportsmen’s Club and helped care for the animals at the sanctuary. Gary served on the Glencoe Fire department for 20 years, he held the role of Chief for 8 of those years. He also served on the Glencoe City Cemetery board.
Gary valued serving his community and was well known for his sense of humor. He had good jokes and bad jokes but was never without a joke. He was dedicated to his job, and the people he worked with. Gary also enjoyed cooking, baking and grilling for the community, family and friends. The only thing he treasured more than community, was his family. His wife, kids, grandkids and family meant the world to him. He had fun preparing for the races with Mike and going to watch them. He really enjoyed talking to his friends about the races. He liked to travel to see Jeff, Tina, Madilyn and Jonah. He adored his grandkids and they adored him. He had a special relationship with his grand dogs. He gave the very best bear hugs. Gary always had a smile or smirk on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He was loyal, generous, devoted and full of life. Gary was one of a kind.
Gary passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the age of 72 years. Blessed be his memory.
Gary is survived by his:
Wife, Karen Vogt of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Mike Vogt of New Auburn, MN,
Tina Weiseman and her husband, Jeff of Columbia, Maryland;
Grandchildren, Madilyn and Jonah Weiseman;
Sister, Judy Henke and her husband, Butch;
Brother, Kevin Vogt and his wife, Audrey;
Sister-in-law, Hollie Vogt and her fiancé, Steve;
Brothers-in-law, Ron Knop and his wife, Sharon, and Dennis Gens;
Aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his Parents, Lester and Caroline Vogt; Brother, Tom Vogt; Granddaughter, Ava Weiseman.
Cecily Smoldt says
Perfect picture of him
Char and Bill Lidberg says
We are so sorry for for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Bruce Bartels says
Every time I walked into the VFW and Weinet was there I felt welcome.
It will never be the same,
Bruce Bartels
Brad & Bonnie Hahn says
We won’t be able to attend, but, we are so terribly heartbroken for your loss. His smile and love of life will never leave anyone’s heart. May God keep you all wrapped in His comforting embrace as ‘Wiener’ will be along side making sure his family and loved ones are safe. ( and making God laugh!)
Brad & Bonnie Hahn
Jan Jungclaus says
Karen, much sympathy to you and your loved ones.
Matt and Pam Middendorf says
Are deepest sympathy to the Vogt family. He was a very nice man with a great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all.
Rita says
Gary was always so much fun to be around. Loved to tell jokes always getting a big smile. He will be dearly missed by us all.
Ann Vogt proehl says
He was my cousin, he was my sisters “brother and good friend”! His smile lives on in his family! He is missed! Peace and comfort to his family!
Avery Correll says
You were a great guy and loved by everyone your presence was felt very much at the vfw from our meetings to everywhere your presence was you’ll be missed greatly and dearly my condolences and prayers go out to the family
Betty A Schroeder says
My deepest sympathy to you Karen and your family. Weiner is definitely one personality that will be missed by everyone. He is one of a kind.
Eugene & Carol Grewe says
To Karen and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you that Our Savior Jesus Christ will comfort you at this time. We always were “perked up” after talking with Weiner either at Gaylord Legion or the VFW in Glencoe.
Joanne Chrast says
Prayers and love to you and your family
Al & Pat Trocke says
Karen & family,
We are so very sorry you have lost wiener so suddenly!
Please accept our sympathy
Wendy and Tesch says
What a terrible loss, he meant so much to alot of people. Going to miss that smile and his quirkiness, truly one in a million.
Rest in peace, Weiner.
Ken & Donna Hardel says
Gary was a very caring and compassionate man. Our sympathies and prayers go out to Karen and all his family. May your memories be a comfort to you. He is greatly missed by many.
Denis Lloyd Hofstetter says
I will always have fond memories of “Wiener”….he was a good friend to have and will be missed and remembered by many.
Lois (Beneke) Graham says
My deepest sympthay to you Karen and family losing a husband, father and grandfather. May memories sustain you through your grief.
I have fond memories of his unique humor!
Leona (Brelje) Shore says
Karen, I am so very sorry to hear about Gary, so devastating.
May the happy memories you have provide some comfort.