Gerald M. Vogel
M, #155, b. 5 May 1943, d. 13 June 2012
- Relationship
- 2nd cousin of Sheila Sue Altenbernd
| Mother* | Irene Dorothy Schaake1 b. 24 October 1915, d. 20 May 1995 |
Jerry Vogel - April 2010 -- Lawrence, Kansas
Gerald was born in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 5 May 1943.2,1 He was the son of Irene Dorothy Schaake.1
His common name was Jerry Vogel.2
The following information is from the records of Jerry Vogel (#155).
A young boy, nine years old, who loved everything about the Farm and the great outdoors, I was stricken with polio in August 1952. Until I finished the eighth grade, I was taught by a visiting teacher from Bismarck School, District 79. I attended high school in Lawrence. My family arranged for my transportation to and from high school. I graduated in 1962. I attended some classes at the University of Kansas but buildings were not very accessible in the 1960's.
I am an amateur radio operator; earning my license in 1968. My call is WA0OWH. I have made contact with all of the States and with many foreign countries including Russia. Through continuing education classes and much independent study, I have learned what the computer can do. Since 1985 I have been working half days as a computer lab instructor at Independence, Inc., where persons with disabilities learn computer skills.
In 1986 I moved into my own condo which is located next to my parents home. My home is equipped with special features (voice-activated telephone, light switches, etc.) which make it possible for me to be more independent. I am an advocate for accessibility. Two university students live with me and assist me when necessary. I am an avid sports fan, favoring the Jayhawks.
End of information from Jerry Vogel.
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I have only one recollection of meeting Jerry. I wasn't very old, maybe 6 or 7. Jerry had a cart that was specially equipped so that he could operate it with his fingers. It enabled him to travel around the farm. While we were visiting, it took my sisters and I for a ride. At the time, I was too young to understand the extent of Jerry's disabilities, but I was quite impressed with that cart and would have liked to have one for myself.2
The following information is from the records of John Altenbernd.
Jerry would come down with polio as a little boy not yet in school. Thereafter he would live his life with almost complete paralysis from the neck down, able to move only the fingers of one hand. That at least enabled him to operate the buttons on a lavishly equipped wheel chair. That enabled him to be a little less than completely helpless. He's a jovial fellow who manages to live with his affliction without any show of bitterness or despair. He lives with his parents (1983).
End of information from John Altenbernd.
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Photo of Jerry Vogel. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)3
Gerald died on 13 June 2012 Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at, at age 69.1
The following item appeared in the Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas, USA, on 15 June 2012
His funeral was on 18 June 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.1 He was buried on 18 June 2012 in the Memorial Park Cemetery located in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.1
His common name was Jerry Vogel.2
The following information is from the records of Jerry Vogel (#155).
A young boy, nine years old, who loved everything about the Farm and the great outdoors, I was stricken with polio in August 1952. Until I finished the eighth grade, I was taught by a visiting teacher from Bismarck School, District 79. I attended high school in Lawrence. My family arranged for my transportation to and from high school. I graduated in 1962. I attended some classes at the University of Kansas but buildings were not very accessible in the 1960's.
I am an amateur radio operator; earning my license in 1968. My call is WA0OWH. I have made contact with all of the States and with many foreign countries including Russia. Through continuing education classes and much independent study, I have learned what the computer can do. Since 1985 I have been working half days as a computer lab instructor at Independence, Inc., where persons with disabilities learn computer skills.
In 1986 I moved into my own condo which is located next to my parents home. My home is equipped with special features (voice-activated telephone, light switches, etc.) which make it possible for me to be more independent. I am an advocate for accessibility. Two university students live with me and assist me when necessary. I am an avid sports fan, favoring the Jayhawks.
End of information from Jerry Vogel.
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I have only one recollection of meeting Jerry. I wasn't very old, maybe 6 or 7. Jerry had a cart that was specially equipped so that he could operate it with his fingers. It enabled him to travel around the farm. While we were visiting, it took my sisters and I for a ride. At the time, I was too young to understand the extent of Jerry's disabilities, but I was quite impressed with that cart and would have liked to have one for myself.2
Gerald M. Vogel was ill with polio; Suffered from polio has a young boy. It left him almost totally paralyzed. Jerry has some movement in the fingers of one hand.
The following information is from the records of John Altenbernd.
Jerry would come down with polio as a little boy not yet in school. Thereafter he would live his life with almost complete paralysis from the neck down, able to move only the fingers of one hand. That at least enabled him to operate the buttons on a lavishly equipped wheel chair. That enabled him to be a little less than completely helpless. He's a jovial fellow who manages to live with his affliction without any show of bitterness or despair. He lives with his parents (1983).
End of information from John Altenbernd.
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Photo of Jerry Vogel. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)3
Jerry Vogel
Gerald died on 13 June 2012 Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at, at age 69.1
The following item appeared in the Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas, USA, on 15 June 2012
Gerald Vogel
Obituary
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Gerald Max Jerry Vogel, 69, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Jerry died on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born on May 5, 1943 in Lawrence, KS, the son of John H. and Irene Schaake Vogel. His father, a state legislator, received the Lawrence Citizen of the Years Award. His mother loved being a homemaker. Jerry grew up in Grant Township on a farm that once belonged to the first governor of Kansas, Charles Robinson, now a Century Farm. The farm was also the home of the Dahlberg family in The Day After. His mother said he loved everything about the farm and the great outdoors. He exhibited livestock at the American Royal. His sister, Nancy, was a distinguished scholar and professor at Fort Hays State. He managed the lifelong challenge of the effects of polio. He was assisted by a wheelchair since the age of nine. When he attended Central Junior High School, fellow students carried him up the stairs to classes. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School, and he attended the University of Kansas. At LHS, he lettered as a manager of the football team. He followed sports, especially the Kansas Jayhawks. He worked as a computer lab instructor at Independence, Inc., and technology was his friend. Jerry made use of voice- assisted technology. Until recently he volunteered at Independence, Inc. where he had completed several business courses in computers. He belonged to the Trinity Lutheran Church where he scheduled lectors. As a member of Lawrence Amateur Radio Club, his call letters were WA OWH, and he enjoyed taking part in Field Days. Gene Burnett helped Jerry master the code part to pass his amateur radio license examination. When KU students were housemates, he enjoyed a fraternity-like life. He liked playing cards, going to the theatre and musical performances, family gatherings, pies from homegrown cherries, class reunions, dancing at weddings, chocolate ice cream, and kind words. Full of patience, Jerry enjoyed listening and being a group member. Survivors include his sister, Nancy Vogel, Lawrence; an aunt, Leona Vogel Tannahill, Lee's Summit, MO; an aunt and uncle, Edwin and Ruth Vogel, Topeka, many cousins, a multitude of friends, a close network of caregivers. His first cousins are Janet Heck Kittlaus, Kelvin Heck, Virginia Vogel Wallace, Jim Vogel, Robert Vogel, Stanley Vogel, Karen Vogel Rankin, Pat Vogel Lertora, Peggy Hetrick, Doug Vogel, Alan Veeh, Carol Evans Dohm, Randy Evans, Larry Tannahill, Don Tannahill, Dale Tannahill, Steve Vogel, Jane Vogel McNeive, and Warren Vogel. Jerry loved widely and remains an inspiration to many. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Memorials may be made in his name to the Charity of Donor's Choice. Suggestions include: Trinity Lutheran Church or Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com. Gerald Max Jerry Vogel.1
Obituary
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Gerald Max Jerry Vogel, 69, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Jerry died on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born on May 5, 1943 in Lawrence, KS, the son of John H. and Irene Schaake Vogel. His father, a state legislator, received the Lawrence Citizen of the Years Award. His mother loved being a homemaker. Jerry grew up in Grant Township on a farm that once belonged to the first governor of Kansas, Charles Robinson, now a Century Farm. The farm was also the home of the Dahlberg family in The Day After. His mother said he loved everything about the farm and the great outdoors. He exhibited livestock at the American Royal. His sister, Nancy, was a distinguished scholar and professor at Fort Hays State. He managed the lifelong challenge of the effects of polio. He was assisted by a wheelchair since the age of nine. When he attended Central Junior High School, fellow students carried him up the stairs to classes. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School, and he attended the University of Kansas. At LHS, he lettered as a manager of the football team. He followed sports, especially the Kansas Jayhawks. He worked as a computer lab instructor at Independence, Inc., and technology was his friend. Jerry made use of voice- assisted technology. Until recently he volunteered at Independence, Inc. where he had completed several business courses in computers. He belonged to the Trinity Lutheran Church where he scheduled lectors. As a member of Lawrence Amateur Radio Club, his call letters were WA OWH, and he enjoyed taking part in Field Days. Gene Burnett helped Jerry master the code part to pass his amateur radio license examination. When KU students were housemates, he enjoyed a fraternity-like life. He liked playing cards, going to the theatre and musical performances, family gatherings, pies from homegrown cherries, class reunions, dancing at weddings, chocolate ice cream, and kind words. Full of patience, Jerry enjoyed listening and being a group member. Survivors include his sister, Nancy Vogel, Lawrence; an aunt, Leona Vogel Tannahill, Lee's Summit, MO; an aunt and uncle, Edwin and Ruth Vogel, Topeka, many cousins, a multitude of friends, a close network of caregivers. His first cousins are Janet Heck Kittlaus, Kelvin Heck, Virginia Vogel Wallace, Jim Vogel, Robert Vogel, Stanley Vogel, Karen Vogel Rankin, Pat Vogel Lertora, Peggy Hetrick, Doug Vogel, Alan Veeh, Carol Evans Dohm, Randy Evans, Larry Tannahill, Don Tannahill, Dale Tannahill, Steve Vogel, Jane Vogel McNeive, and Warren Vogel. Jerry loved widely and remains an inspiration to many. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Memorials may be made in his name to the Charity of Donor's Choice. Suggestions include: Trinity Lutheran Church or Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com. Gerald Max Jerry Vogel.1
Last Edited=15 June 2022
Citations
- [S1154] Gerald Vogel (#155) Obituary, Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas, June 15, 2012, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cjonline/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=158045830#fbLoggedOut on March 27, 2013 (Document Source Number: 00155-2012-06-15-01) . Hereinafter cited as Topeka Capital-Journal.
- [S1602] Letter from Nancy Vogel (#156) (Lawrence, Kansas) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) August 1992. (Document Source Number: 00097-1992-08-00-01).
- [S1191] Letter from Nancy Vogel l(#156) (PO Box 37, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-0037) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Tennessee 37221), December 17, 2013; unknown repository (unknown repository address). (Document Source Number: 00156-2013-12-17-01).
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