Vogt, Roland Henry

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service Awards: 8 Feb 1945
• Military Service: Between 2 Mar 1945 and 23 Nov 1946; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 31 Mar 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Military Service Awards:
On 06 June 1944. then SSgt. Vogt was assigned to I Company, 16th Infrantry, 1st Division (the Big Red One). Though originally assigned to the 94th Division, 376th Infantry, he had volunteered for a mission to "go to England", without knowing where this would eventually lead -- to a "Higgins boat" crossing the English Channel where he would be in the first wave to attack Fox Green Sector of Omaha Beach. Of the 44 men in his platoon in that boat, only 3 survived the landing to fight inland.
For saving the life of his Battalion Commander, Col. Benjamin E. Thurston, then MSgt Vogt was cited for the Congressional Medal of Honor. He declined this citation in exchange for a Battlefield Commission to Second Lt., though he was additionally awarded the Silver Star by General George S. Patton, personally.
His leadership in the taking of the German town of Grimsburg, without a shot, lead to him being awarded a Bronze Star. He would eventually earn a second Bronze Star as well as numerous other awards.

Military Service:
Name:Roland Vogt
Gender:Male
Birth Date:23 Nov 1921
Death Date:29 Mar 2002
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:2 Mar 1945
Release Date 1:23 Nov 1946

Obituary:
Roland Henry Vogt, born November 23, 1921 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Phillip and Clara Vogt, died Friday, March 29, 2002 at Appleton Medical Center. He was one of 11 children.
Roland, known as "Rolly", attended Appleton High School, where he was a "miler" on the track team. He broke several city and state records, several of which stood for a number of decades. At the outbreak of World War II, he and 16 other Appleton natives volunteered for the Army Air Corps with the intention of forming a unit called the "Flying Foxes".
Unfit for the Air Corps due to health issues, he went to Lawrence University, but was drafted into the Army. Attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant with the 94th Division, he volunteered to go to England
on an unknown mission. He found himself attached to the 1st Division and assigned to land in the first wave on Omaha Beach, D-Day, June 6, 1944. For actions during combat in France and Germany, he was awarded the Silver Star by General George S. Patton. Additionally, he was
awarded two Bronze Stars, and was made a Lieutenant through a Battlefield Commission. After the war, he ran for General Patton's Third Army Track Team while waiting to return home. A website has been established at http://www.unisrv.net/realheroes for historical information regarding his actions and experiences in World War II.
Upon his return, Rolly married his High School sweetheart, Grace Slattery and attended business school, receiving an Associate's degree while working at Badger Mills. His wife died in 1958, leaving
him with one son, James Jonathan. In 1961, he married Thelma Krempin of Winnepeg, Canada and fathered a second son, Jeffery Lorne. By this time was employed at Fox River Tractor company, eventually becoming the Purchasing Manager. He was also the first Certified Puchasing
Manager in the state of Wisconsin, with certification number 1. In 1969, he and his wife adopted their daughter, Hilary Marvene, through Lutheran Social Services. He was active in his church, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, as well as being an accomplished tenor and avid golfer.
After Fox River Tractor was purchased by Koerhing Company of England, Rolly retired. He was coaxed out of retirement to work first for Appleton Pattern Company and then C.B. Supply Company before finally retiring fully in 1987.
Until his first heart attack in 1985, he jogged six miles every night. In 1985, he had open-heart surgery at Appleton Medical Center. This surgery was repeated in 2001 to correct new blockages.
In 1993 he and his wife purchased a condominium in Phoenix, Arizona, where they spent their winters, maintaining their home in Appleton for the summer months. In 2001, they sold their house in Appleton in favor of a condominium on the north side of the city.
Rolly was known as a very outgoing and well-loved man who made lifelong friends with people everywhere he went.
In January of 2002, he underwent surgery a third time to implant a pacemaker. He died quietly of complications due to congestive heart failure surrounded by his family and assured by his unshakable faith.
He is survived by his brothers Rheinhold, Phillip and sisters Adeline, Elsie and Virginia,as well as wife Thelma, sons James (Laurie) and Jeffery (Mary Ann), daughter Hilary (David), and three grandchildren David, Daniel and Heidi.
"He fought the good fight.
Vogt Roland Henry 11/23/1921 3/29/2002 Post Crescent 3/31/2002 C 7

Roland married Slattery, Grace Aft 1946. Grace (daughter of Slattery, Thomas and Grunst, Bertha) was born 10 Sep 1924, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Sep 1959; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Roland married Krempin, Thelma Abt 1961. Thelma was born 21 Aug 1927, Lampman, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 5 Jul 2004, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 7 Sep 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Jeffery "J.T." Vogt, In the early morning of September 5, surrounded by family, our beloved Jeff "JT" returned to the loving arms of his parents Rolly and Thelma, who were waiting for him across the bridge in Heaven.
A true renaissance man, Jeff had a wide array of interests and sharp intellect, which he pursued fully and loved to share with his friends and family, though only the brave among us would dare to engage him in spirited games of trivia which he rarely lost! Jeff's vast personal library reflects his eclectic tastes and pursuits, as well as a deep love of family as seen in his proud preservation of his father's WWII memorabilia. Science, aviation, the Cosmos, Far Eastern philosophy, history, music, politics... he was fluent in French, taught T'ai Chi, conducted nature walks for school children on his property The Meadows in Black Creek, and was "The Computer Guy" on local talk radio WOSH for several years until cancer robbed him of his distinctive voice. He had an irreverent sense of humor and infectious laugh which will be forever missed by all who knew him. Jeff loved animals, sharing a special bond with his many dogs who became part of the family. He will be remembered as a wonderful friend who shared generously of his time and talents to those in need.
Jeff's bravery and steadfast determination not to allow this devastating disease to define his life were hallmarks of his character and has proven to be a lasting legacy and example how to make the most of life, and face the end with grace, dignity and faith in the Lord.
Grieving with his wife Mary Anne are their children Michael and Jennifer, for whom he became a loving and forgiving father, brother James (Laurie), sister Hilary (Rick Mucino), nephews David, Danny, Alex, Mitch, Marty and nieces Heidi, Kiri and Kali. He is also surrounded in the love of his Auntie Bobbie (Roloff), Uncle George and Aunt Rita (Krempin), Aunt Janice and Uncle Phil (Wahl) and Aunt Ginny (McDermott). Many cousins and countless friends also mourn his absence.
Floral tributes are welcome, as well as contributions for the establishment of the Jeffery L. and Mary Anne Vogt Memorial Foundation. It was Jeff's explicit wish to be remembered through the lasting legacy of this foundation, all proceeds of which will be used both to promote cancer research and to sponsor a scholarship to the Arthur Krempin School of Music.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St. Appleton at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 6 to September 13, 2012