Allen R. "Tony" Vogel

Allen R. "Tony" Vogel, age 81, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 18, 1932 in Appleton, son of the late Reuben and Frances (Nadolny) Vogel. On August 23, 1958 he married Joyce Bunker at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah. Tony graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 and worked as compensation claims manager for Wausau Insurance for 29 years. Previously, he served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955, spending a year in Thule, Greenland, and recently had the privilege to participate in the October 21 Honor Flight trip. Tony's love for his faith and family were on constant display throughout his life. As an active member at St. Anne's for 42 years, Tony served as a lector, commentator, and greeter, also providing passionate leadership for the St. Thomas More Men's Club, golf outings, turkey dinners, and enthusiastically chopping countless heads of cabbage for the Lenten fish fries. Tony's strong example of treating people with respect and dignity will live on through his children and grandchildren. Tony's laughter, sense of humor and passion for life will never be forgotten. Heaven just added a scratch golfer to its rolls. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, Wausau; children, Francis Xavier Vogel, Milwaukee, Mary Margaret Vogel, Neenah, Peter Allen (fiancAC. Tawnya Rush) Vogel, Denver, Colorado, Martin Thomas (Tammy) Vogel, Delafield, Ben Anthony (Lesley) Vogel, Appleton and Ann Marguerite (Micah Digman) Vogel, Beaver Dam; 16 grandchildren, Paloma, Ava and Lola Vogel, Amanda, Mikaela and Hadley Skalmoski, Luke, Sam and Clare Vogel, Jack, Elijah, Preston, Eleanor, Audrey, Cale and Truman Vogel; brother, Bill (Marliese) Vogel, Plover; sister-in-law, Margaret "Peg" Bunker, Appleton; and brother-in-law, Eugene (Dolores) Bunker, DePere. Besides his parents, Tony was preceded in death by brother, James Vogel and sisters, Marianne Peters and Janet Holverson. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. A funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Alan Burkhardt will preside. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com