Stanley Vogler
October 24, 1939 ~ November 16, 2019
Stanley Vogler, 80, of Spearfish and formerly of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, surrounded by his daughters, Yolanda and Angie after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Funeral services was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg, with Pastor Michael Vogler presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. A visitation was held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Luce Funeral Home. A celebration of life took place following the burial at Mug’s, downtown Gettysburg.
Stanley William Vogler was born to Lester and Irene (Huber) Vogler in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 24, 1939. He graduated high school and entered the United States Air Force.
In the early 1960's Stan married Elizabeth Ann Labor from Slayton, MN. They had one daughter, Debra Mae. In 1970 Stan married Marilyn Faye Rowley of Reading, MN. They moved to Gettysburg, SD, where together they raised six children: Wade, Yolanda, Monty, Jamie, Alesia, and Angelique.
Through the years Stan took many extension courses for Radar Technology. Stan worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as a Radar Technician. He started out his career with the FAA in Chandler, MN. He was then transferred to Gettysburg, SD where he worked many years. He retired On July 2, 2011.
Stan was a very active member of the community. He served on the school board and helped in the development of the Wrestling Development Club in Gettysburg. He was also very proud of the fact that he applied for grants for the city to build what was then the new track and field complex.
Stan and Marilyn enjoyed their years as empty nesters traveling the country. They took many trips every year to see their children and grandchildren and also enjoyed their trips to Las Vegas.
He is survived by children: Wade (Carla) Bruns of Loveland, CO, Yolanda (Curt) Pummel of Spearfish, Monty Bruns of Gettysburg, Debra Dodgen of Worthington, MN, Jamie Bruns of Belle Plaine, MN, Alesia Bruns of Lake Minnetonka, MN, and Angelique (Ken) Lee of Spearfish; grandchildren: Heath Bruns, Christie Michels, Joe Michels, Luke Pummel, Zach Patterson, Ashly Patterson, Merissa Bruns, Montgomery Bruns, Travis Dodgen, Brian Dodgen, Brianna Dodgen, Kyle Bruns, Julia Negen, Cody Bruns, Jake Lee, Curt Lee, and Halie Flack; numerous great grandchildren; sisters: Shirley (Paul) Meister and Beverly (John) Thurman; brother, Mike (Betty) Vogler; brother-in-law, Doug Rowley; sisters-in-law: Connie (Loren) Johanning and Karen Rowley; and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Stan is preceded in death by wife, Marilyn Vogler; parents; Lester and Irene Vogler; mother and father-in-law: Floyd and Ethel Rowley; brother and sisters-in-law: Agnes Rowley, Wilbur and Judy Pomranke and Kim Rowley; and one nephew, Lonnie Pomranke.
Memorials are directed to the Salvation Army, PO box 1362, Huron, SD 57350-1362.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Stanley’s arrangements.
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We are so sorry to hear about Stan's passing. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences to all of you.
Stan and my dad had a lot of fun together and the WDC.
Angie & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold your memories close to your heart ❤️. Al, Kim & family
Yolanda and Angie my thoughts and prayers are with you
Sorry to hear about Stan's passing. He served on the school board when I was superintendent and was an excellent member. I was grateful for the work he and Ed Jacobs did in obtaining the grant for the football field/track complex. Stan also was a social friend of mine, and we had many good times together.
Sorry to hear of Stan's passing. He was a kind and gentle person. He and Marilyn are together again. Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Yolanda and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Stanley's passing. My thoughts have been with you all this week. God Bless…
"God takes us one by one, and breaks the family chain…"
Grandpa Stan,
You will always and forever be missed. You are an inspiration that will never die, as you always showed this family what love and kindness really look like. You never left anyone in the family behind and never left anyone feeling alone or forgotten. Even in the hardest of times, you still could bring a smile to our faces. Even during your toughest battles, you still remained kind and gentle though that is not what the world gave to you. You were one in a million and this family was lucky to have the gift of knowing you and fortunate to have such a strong link in our chain that had brought us together.
"…But somewhere in a better land, our chain will link again"
Love always and forever,
Merissa
Yolonda and Family, we are never ready to lose our parents. Stan left a legacy who will miss him greatly. Prayers of Gods comfort to your family during these sad days.