Gerald J. "Jerry" Vogel, 71, of Kiel slipped peacefully away  Saturday evening September 24, 2022.  He was the first son of Romilda "Millie" (Watry) Vogel and the late Raymond Vogel.  Jerry graduated from Chilton High School with the Class of 1969.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1969 until 1973.

On June 9, 1973 he was united in marriage to the former Mary Jane Woelfel at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.  Jerry worked for Stoeltings in Kiel for almost 40 years, also driving school bus for several years.  He operated Gerald's Lawn Service for 40 years.  Jerry was happiest while cutting grass and playing in the dirt.  In his free time he enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing sheepshead, watching the Green Bay Packers and going to tractor shows. Above all, he treasured family time the most.

Survivors include his wife; Mary, children; Neil (Deb) Vogel, Carissa (Jeffrey) Witkowski, Laura (Jeremie) Gilbert, grandchildren; Trevor, Carly and Ericka Vogel, Hannah and Elizabeth Gilbert, brothers and sisters; Marlene (James) Schwantes, Mark (Karlyn) Vogel, Ruth (Rich) Kopf, Marvin (Anne) Vogel, Richard (Kristi) Vogel, Paul Vogel and Nancy Vogel.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father; Raymond Vogel.

Funeral Mass for Jerry will be held on Friday September 30, 2022 at 10:30am at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church (423 Fremont St. Kiel) with Fr. Carl Diederichs officiating and assisted by Deacon Dennis Bennin.  Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday September 29, 2022 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6 th St. Kiel).  Visitation will continue at the church on Friday from 9:30am until the time of mass at 10:30am. Burial with full military honors will follow in the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his name for the New Hope Center, Chilton.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for all the care and compassion shown to them and Jerry and for keeping him comfortable in his last days.