It is with great sorrow to announce that Robert (Bob) C. Vogel peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 72. 

Bob was born in Reading and was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Lansche) Vogel. 

He is survived by his loving wife Judy D. (Wernig) Vogel, daughter, Lisa wife of William Brigham III; daughter, Susan wife of Neal Padovani; brother, John husband of Linda Vogel; sister, Mary wife of Edward Braun; brother-in-law, John Wernig Jr.; six grandchildren, Lauren Duffy, Michael Duffy, Gabriella Padovani, Brianna Padovani, Jarred Vogel, and Breelle Vogel; three nieces; and four nephews. 

Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert C. Vogel; granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Brigham; sister, Sr. Margaret Mary Vogel; and in-laws John and Helen (Rusnak) Wernig. 

Bob will be forever missed by his friends and family. He was a resident of Arbor Gate, Myerstown, PA and an active parishioner of Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church where he was a prior Eucharistic Minister and lecturer. Bob was also a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Assembly No. 973 in Lebanon, PA. 

Bob was the salutatorian of Holy Name High School (currently Berks Catholic) in 1965. He graduated magna cum laude from Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD in 1969 where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in History. 

Bob began his career as an educator at Corpus Christi School in Chambersburg, PA. He then became the vice-president of business and major accounts for Business Equipment, in Reading, PA. Bob advanced his career as regional manager at ALLSTEEL a division of HON from where he retired. Bob was also the author of two published books, A Way Home and A Way Home II - Resolution. 

A celebration of Bob’s life will occur on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The viewing will be held at Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church, 188 W. McKinley Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. followed by a 4:30 p.m. mass to be presided over by Father Michael Messner. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family at Gethsemane Cemetery in Reading. 

Grose Funeral Home