James A. Vogel, 93 formerly of Chetek passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Barron Care & Rehab in Barron, Wisconsin.  He was born January 27, 1926 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Faye (O’Connor) and Albert Vogel.

James graduated from Reedsburg High School and was drafted into the United States Army October 19, 1945 as an intercept operator and honorably discharged December 6, 1946.  He later married Betty M. Gross May 14, 1949.  Together they raised three children in Janesville, Wisconsin, where James worked/retired in 1983 from General Motors after thirty years of service.  James was a Webelos den leader in the Boy Scouts, served on the audit committee at Blackhawk Credit Union, United Fund committee, Prairie Lake Town Board, volunteer at Pioneer Village Museum and worked seven years at Viroqua Dairy before his employment at GM.  James and Betty enjoyed camping around the United States and traveling worldwide.  He loved fishing, gardening, lapidary work, crossword puzzles and woodworking.

James is survived by his children; Steven Vogel of Falls Church, VA, Glen (Melanie) Vogel of Franklin, WI, Lynn (Todd Wright) Hiller of Barron, WI, grandchildren; Peter Vogel, Eric (Jennifer Kreis) Vogel, Adam (Lauren) Vogel, Jason Hiller, brother; Henry (Carol) Vogel of Chetek.  He is preceded in death by parents, wife Betty, granddaughters Traci Hiller and Heidi Vogel, brothers Fred and Robert Vogel and one sister Eola Crawford.

A memorial service is being planned at the Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home.  Please check back again for date and time.  Inurnment will take place in the Otterholt Cemetery in Prairie Lake following the service.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.

Last Update: Jun 21, 2019 11:00 am CDT