About This Memory Space
This page was created for Paul W. Vogt's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Paul W. Vogt's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Paul W. Vogt. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Paul W. Vogt crafted a life rich with melody, craftsmanship, and unwavering family bonds, leaving behind a tapestry of joys from big band rhythms to the delight of grandparenting over nearly a century.
From his early days in Indianapolis, Paul embraced passions that defined his spirited existence. A natural affinity for music led him to master the clarinet during high school band performances, while later years found him swaying to the iconic sounds of Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra. His inventive side shone through in meticulous model railroading projects and adventures on the road, pursuits that brought endless fascination and fulfillment.
Paul poured four decades of steadfast commitment into the Aspinall Association, joining in 1957 and serving until his retirement in 1998. His reputation as a reliable and admired figure underscored the profound influence he wielded in his professional circle.
Photos of Life
Family & Loved Ones
Paul's world revolved around the profound joys of kinship, especially his role as a devoted grandfather who treasured every moment with his grandchildren. He shared a lifelong partnership with his first wife, Virginia Louise (Ray) Vogt, marrying in 1950 and standing faithfully by her until 2004. Later, he found companionship with wife Annaliese Vogt. His children—Janis C. Sadlon, Richard T. Vogt I, and Randall P. Vogt (Lynnette)—along with stepchildren Brenda 'Debbie' Long, Bill Blamey, and David Blamey (Lisa), filled his home with vitality. Grandchildren Julie, Philip, Paul, Richard T. Vogt II, and Aaron, plus step-grandchildren Anthony Moorehead, Alex Long, Adam Long, Peyton Blamey, and Gabrielle Blamey, brought immeasurable pride, extended by numerous great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents Paul M. Vogt and Cozy I. Vogt (Ward), brother Richard, and sister Betty, Paul's gentle guidance and warm presence wove enduring threads through these relationships.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from acquaintances and kin alike echo Paul's rhythmic soul and tireless spirit, underscoring how his enthusiasm for music, railroading, and family endeared him to all who crossed his path.
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