David A. Vogt's Obituary
David A. Vogt, 83, of Columbia, Illinois passed away Friday, September 9th, 2022. He was born August 28th, 1939 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Herbert and Laura (Stillman) Vogt.
David was a lifelong resident of Columbia, where he lived with his wife, Linda, of 61 years. He was a well known and respected banker in Columbia. David took pride in everything he did, whether it was his career, his family or his friends.
David began his career at 1st National Bank and remained there for 39 years. At the time of his retirement in 1992, he was president over the local area Magna banks and a member of Magna’s Board of Directors. A fair and just ethic was very important to David in all aspects of life. He once said that his success in working came from always trying to do two things: “ Always treat everyone the way you would want to be treated and never think that you are better than any one of them.”
After his retirement David loved being outdoors. He took pride in caring for his yard and flowers, as was evident by its year round beauty. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golf and playing cards. He was a faithful member of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, serving in many ways over the years.
Surviving him is his wife, Linda (Doiron) Vogt, sons; Kevin (Lori) Vogt, Ken (Karen Johnson) Vogt, and Scott (Linda) Vogt; daughter Dana Wolfe, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Herbert and Laura Vogt and sister, Arlene Steele.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Leesman Funeral Home in Columbia, Illinois. A second visitation will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Carl officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia, Illinois.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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