"My deepest sympathies to the family. Jerry was a fixture at Elders and alway had a smile and a kind word. ??"
In loving memory of
Jerome "Jerry" Vogel
July 19, 1946 - January 30, 2022
Jerome H. Vogel, age 75, of Quincy, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:46 pm in his home.
He was born on July 19, 1946, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Maurice and Blanche Klingele Vogel. On June 3, 1967, Jerry married Karen Sheeley at St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy.
Jerry was a 1964 graduate of Christian Brothers High School and a 1968 graduate of Quincy College. He spent his entire life in the restaurant industry starting as a teenager and retiring as the long-time owner of Elder's Family Restaurant, in Quincy.
In addition to his wife, Karen, Jerry is survived by sons, Tim (Malinda) Vogel, and Troy Vogel, both of Quincy; two grandchildren, Brianna and Brendan Vogel; and two brothers, Joe (Ann) Vogel, and Dave (Debbie) Vogel.
Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Cathy, and two brothers, Ron and Bob Vogel
Jerry will be cremated per his wishes and there will be no formal services held at this time.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of a donor's choice. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Karen, Tim, and Troy: I am so sorry for your loss. He truly was one I admired and respected and will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy. Jerry Holzgrafe"
"Tim & Troy I?m so sorry for you loss. Your dad was a great guy. You are in my thoughts. "
"I will always remember getting to know and appreciate Jerry at Sandy's back in the 1960s. He was a great boss and co-worker. Jean Ann and I spent some delightful evenings with Karen and Jerry later on visited with them at several QND High School Reunions. Glad I got to see Jerry at QND 55th High School reunion soon after Jean Ann died. My deepest sympathy to Karen, sons, and other family members. "
"I will always remember the great times at Elders. Peace be with your family! Randy and Amy Leonard"
"Tim, Malinda, & Troy, I was saddened to hear about your father & father-in-law. I will always remember the positive attitude he shared with me, whether it be in the halls at QND, or behind the counter at Elder's. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need in the days ahead; and that HE will fill your hearts and minds with all of the great memories you created and shared together. God Bless. Lonny Lemon"
"I'm saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Jerry provided me with a great example of commitment to working hard and the value of that commitment. Kevin Woodward"
"Karen, my condolences to you and your family. "
"My sympathy to you Karen and family."