James G. Vogt
January 14, 2018Share using:
James G. “Jim” Vogt, 85, of Dubuque passed away peacefully Sunday January 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 Friday January 19, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Dwayne Thoman officiating with Military Honors to follow by American Legion Post #6. Family and Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday January 18, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd with a wake service held at 2:45 p.m. and a American Legion Past Commander Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Jim was born October 13, 1932 in Dubuque, IA. The son of John and Mary (Bechen) Vogt. He served in the United States Army, during this time he served 8 weeks overseas in the Korean War. James married Janann Goedken on August 29, 1959 and together shared 58 loving years.
Jim's first job before joining the service was at Caradco in Dubuque. After returning he worked for John Deere and Riverside Bowl. He was a familiar face at Riverside Bowl working as the head mechanic and Co-Manager, where he retired after 36 years. Inline with his love for bowling he also installed the bowling lanes inside 3 different bowling alleys. Other jobs Jim had after his retirement included The Telegraph Herald, American Legion, Norton News and Dan Kruse.
Jim was a Past Commander at the American Legion from 1999-2000. He had 45 continuous years as a member of the Legion, during this time he spent his time working on numerous committees. James loved to bowl. He met his wife at a bowling alley and passed the love he had for bowling on to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. James was inducted into the bowling Hall of Fame in 1984 and Charter Member of the 700 Club. He also loved spending time on his house boat the Que Pasa, as well as watching the Chicago Cubs and Bears. James had the greatest ability to fix things. He was a master of all trades and passed that on to his children as well.
Surviving are his wife, Janann; children, Stephanie (Steve) Beck, Greg (Joann) Vogt, and Cindy (Terry) Cottrell, all of Dubuque, Dan “Turtle” (Sue) Vogt of Littleton Co, and Molly Vogt of East Dubuque, IL; grandchildren Krystal (Chris) Shannon, Tiffany (Chad) Thomas, Kyle Wiest, Cody Beck, Amy (Chris) Dunn, Kristi (Chad) Miller, Amy (Dave) Kafer, Jolene (Luke) Heacock, Beth (Joe) Vermeulen, Ben (Shannon) Cottrell, Stephen (Mikki) Vogt, and Matt Vogt; 22 great-grandchildren; Sister-in-Laws Rita Vogt, Esther Goedken, Caroline Goedken, Delores Morley, Bonnie Ready, Marlene Goedken, Edith Goedken; Brother-in-Law Francis Goedken; many nieces and nephews; friends at the Diamond Senior Apartments; and his favorite bar stool at the American Legion.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his step-father Ross Morley; his brothers John and Ray Vogt; Step-Siblings Eugene Morley and Arnetha Marting; Brother-in-Laws Melvin Miller, Duane, Melvin, Vernon, Herbert, John and Richard Goedken; Sister-in-Laws Delores Miller, Naomi Vogt, Marion, Ann and Regina Goedken.
The Vogt Family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Runde, the staff at Mercy Hospital, Hospice of Dubuque and the Dubuque VA for their kind, considerate care extended to their husband and father.
