On March 1, 2014 Maxine Bernice Vogel passed peacefully in her sleep. She was 92. Born to Clyde and Fairy (McFarland) Hall June 22, 1921 in Huntington, Ind.. Maxine was the only sister in the family that included Doyle, James, Dick and Dean Hall.
Maxine grew up on a farm. Her responsibilities were the same as her brothers; attending to animal and farming chores. After passing by two years of school, she graduated early from Huntington Township High School. Pursuing work at the age of 16, she took a job as a telephone operator at Indiana Bell in Marion, Ind.
On a blind double date she met Ralph Vogel. Although he was intended for her friend, the two hit it off and the couple went on to marry on March 1, 1941. They celebrated 68 loving years of marriage and this year would have been 73 years. Soon after the marriage, their first daughter Karen was born in 1942, son Richard “Fritz” in 1945. In 1952 son Jim then Becky in 1954.
The couple decided to venture into their first donut business in 1947 with $500 dollars borrowed from her dad Clyde Hall and $500 from a partner. Six months later realizing the partnership wouldn’t work, they borrowed another $500 to own it themselves. After several moves and a change of name from Dixie Créme to Vogel’s they sold the best donuts, coffee and baked goods in Marion and the surrounding counties. Best known for their “World Famous Carmel Rolls,” the Vogel’s were in business for over 56 years.
While Ralph became the president of the Marion School Board, Maxine became the leader of the Mother’s Club, modeled for many events and in the late 60’s and early 70’s was president of the Ladies Golf Association of Meshingomesia Country Club. Maxine was an avid golfer and bowler and took pride in being a member of the “Old Ladies Golfing Association,” loved the Chicago Cubs & her dog “CoCo.” Ralph and Maxine were founding members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Marion, Ind.
In 2006, Maxine and Ralph moved to Georgia to be closer to family. They were lovingly taken care of by daughter Becky and husband Don Johnson. She had a zest for life, a smile and kind word for all.
Preceding Maxine in death are her parents Clyde and mother Fairy, brothers’ Doyle, James and Dick Hall, husband Ralph Vogel. Son Richard “Fritz” Vogel. Sister-in-law Connie Vogel (Robert).
Vogel is survived by brother Dean Hall and wife Melba of Huntington, Ind. Daughter Karen Vogel, Peachtree City, Ga., daughter-in-law Julie Vogel, Jim Vogel and wife Toni, Indianapolis, Ind. Daughter Becky and husband Don Johnson, Tyrone, Ga. Sister-in-law Ettna “Honey” Miller of Marion, brothers-in law Robert Vogel, Covina, Calif., Dean Vogel and wife Mary, Santa Barbara, Calif. Maxine’s greatest joy was sharing her funny stories and faith in God with her numerous grand, great and great-great grandchildren numbering over 35 and counting.
The family received friends Wed March 5th at Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home Peachtree City, Ga. A funeral service was held at 1 pm Thursday, March 6th, lead by Dr. Keith Moore, Dogwood Church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to to donate to Team Eagleson as two grandchildren have Muscular Dystrophy.
A memorial service in Marion, Ind. will be held at a later date.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
