Donald Vogt

Donald Vogt passed away on October 9, 2018 at his home in Kasota with his family around him, after his courageous fight with ALS.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter with visitation beginning at 10:00am. St. Peter Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Donald was born March 28, 1946 in St. Peter to John and Helen (Borsh) Vogt. He was a lifelong resident of Kasota. He attended school in Kasota and graduated from St. Peter High School.

His lifelong work was on his family’s farm in Kasota; the place that he loved. He was a member of the Army National Guard of Minnesota.

Donald was baptized, confirmed and married at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Peter. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching the wildlife in his backyard, classic country music especially listening to Willie Nelson.

Donald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane; children, Wesley of Kasota and Jessica (Scott) Uecker of Gaylord; grandchildren, Austin Attenberger, Morgan Attenberger, Reece Uecker and Alex Uecker all of Gaylord; siblings, John N. Vogt Jr., Mary Rudenick, Joyce Willson, Janet Derner all of Kasota. His extended family that shared his life were Peggy and Tom Reed of Janesville, Darla and Lonny Zell of Alma City, Erv and Sharon Halstead of Waterville, Allen and Darlene Halstead of Janesville, Perry Halstead of Alma City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Don’s family would like to thank Dr. Charles Uhler, Melody and Francine for their kind and compassionate care for Donald during his fight with ALS.