Charles F Vogel

The life of Charlie Vogel

Charles Frederick Vogel, age 84 of Milaca, MN, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, of natural causes. He was born to Clifford and Agnes (Kempe) Vogel on April 5, 1942, in Perham, MN.

A memorial service will be held October l7, 2026, with visitation at 11:00 am, and service at noon at Fish Lake Township Hall, 2170 Brunswick Road, Harris, MN 55032. Graveside services for Audrey Vogel, Shelia Sarll and Charlie Vogel will take place at Fish Lake Lutheran Cemetery following the memorial service with lunch to follow at the hall.

Charlie grew up in rural Ottertail County, MN, graduated from Perham High School in 1961 and enlisted in the US Army on May 31, 1961. He served in France, received a rifle sharpshooter commendation, and was honorably discharged May 11, 1964.

He met Shelia Sarll and they married on December 26, 1964, at St. James Catholic Church at Maine in Ottertail County. They raised five children together. They were later divorced. He never remarried.

Charlie worked as a mechanic helper for Louie’s Auto Clinic in Battle Lake, MN, for Coca Cola Bottling Company in Fergus Falls, for the arsenal in St. Paul making ammunition, and then for Minnesota DOT for 31 years retiring in 2007.

Charlie enjoyed his time with grandchildren, playing Card Games with family, deer hunting, working with tools and his collection of Farmall Tractors.

Charlie is survived by his children: Bonny Vogel of Frederick, WI, Chris Vogel of Milaca, MN, Diane Vogel of Milaca, MN and Eileen (Curtis) DeYoung of Stanchfield, MN, He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ruby Vogel of Battle Lake, MN; Brother-in-law, Owen Wegscheid of Perham, MN; brothers Frank (Maureen) of Underwood, MN, and Paul (Cindy) of Stacy, MN; and his sisters Rose Honer of Detroit Lakes, MN, Cecelia Haffner of Alexandria, MN, Emma (Pete) Ciliberti of Richville, MN, Bernadette (Tony) Obowa of Underwood, MN, Verna (Ron) Marks of Frazee, MN, Mathilda Senst of Forada, MN, Mary Jane (Todd) Stoen of Dent, MN and Ramona (Kermit, Jr.) Hauge of Dent, MN. He is survived by his grandchildren: Lee Vogel, Cordell, LaTia, and Kendra Vogel, Krystal Rokosz, Christina, Hope, and Jamie DeYoung. He is also survived by 6 great grandchildren: Shyann Kowalski, Carter and Millie Vogel, Charli and Jazlyn (Krystal’s girls), Cherrie Bailey (Kendra’s) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; ex wife, Shelia Sarll; daughter, Audrey Vogel; brothers, Vernon (Audrey) Vogel, Bernard Vogel, and Joseph (Rebecca) Vogel; sisters, Lucy Vogel and Edith Wegscheid; brother-in-laws, Gary Honer, John Haffner, and Steve Senst.

Charlie had a caring heart, was a good cook, and had a great sense of humor. He could fix anything. He will be missed by many.

life story

Beloved father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.

Charlie enjoyed his time with grandchildren, playing Card Games with family, deer hunting, working with tools and his collection of Farmall Tractors.

memorial service

Memorial service

October 17, 2026

Fish Lake Township 2170 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 55032, USA

Visitation at 11am service at noon with burial service following at fish lake Lutheran cemetery

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services