Paul C. Vogel

Pastor Paul C. Vogel, 82, died Sept. 19 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer due to natural causes.

Paul was born Jan.. 6, 1927 in McPhee, Colo., the son of Paul Frederick and Clarabelle (Wood) Vogel. His spiritual birthday was Feb. 14, 1982 when he dedicated his life to the Lord.

He served our country in the Army during World War II and the Korean War.

After retiring from the Fairfax County (Va.) Park Authority after 25 years of service he moved to Palmer in 1989. He was a member of the Manna Independent Baptist Church and was the preacher at the Palmer Pioneer Home for 13 years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, wood carving, jewelry craft, chimes, landscaping, construction, drawing, oil painting and cooking.

Paul was a godly husband and friend, a kind gentle, loving, forgiving and generous caretaker of people and animals. He just enjoyed life at its best every day. Known to his grandchildren as “Pop” he was a mentor for all children. He was old-fashioned, worked with his hands, thought things through, lived with his heart. Though he never had to say “I love you” he showed it in his devotion, acts, giving and life itself.

Paul is survived by his wife, Ramona of Palmer; son, Paul R. Vogel and his wife Robin of Annandale, Va.; son Jerry C. Vogel and his wife Connie of Kitzmiller, Md.; daughter, Bonnie Vogel of Orange, Va.; daughter Chick Clark and her husband Bill of Fredericksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Paul Patrick Vogel of Annandale, Brian Vogel and Jason Vogel both of Atlanta, Ga., Angela Meeks of Gordonsville, Va., Andrea Overstreet of Oakland, Va., Wan Vogel of Fairfax, Va., and Sandy Clark and Billy Clark both of Fredericksburg,Va.

Paul was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Virginia Vogel; and an infant daughter.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Manna Independent Baptist Church 10151 Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., in Palmer. The funeral will begin at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Palmer Pioneer Cemetery with Pastor Cardin officiating.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Valley Funeral Home.