Rev. David Luther Vogel

November 10, 1925 - March 25, 2017

The Reverend David L. Vogel, 91, after an extended illness, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Home on March 25, 2017, Delmar NY. He was born on November 10, 1925 in New Britain, Connecticut to Emil and Grace Vogel. His parents gave him the middle name Luther as it also was Martin Luther’s Birthday. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1943 and served his country during World War II in the Army from Jan 1944 to May 1946. His time in the Army was spent in the Medical Corp in England and Fort Lewis in Washington. In June 1951 he received his BA degree in Social Studies from Wagner College. There he met the love of his life Margaret Rauffer of Bridgeport Connecticut. They married in June 1954 and enjoyed 62 ½ years together. That year he also received his Bachelor of Divinity from Mount Airy Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Pennsylvania and was ordained by the United Lutheran Synod of New York and New England in Johnson City New York. For 7 ½ years he served St. Paul’s L.C. Redwood, NY, Evangelical L.C at Four Corners New York Christ L.C. at Black Lake. For 38 Years he served Churches in Columbia County - Namely St. John’s Ancram , East Taghknic, Emanuel, Hudson and Emanuel Harlemville. Besides his wife Margaret, he is survived by his daughters – Debra Ronca (Nick), Pamela Nichols (Kevin), and Christine Kleinhenz (Marc), 8 Grandchildren, Jennifer, David, and Jason (Marisela) Ronca, Alexander and Grace Nichols, and William, Elena, and Richard Kleinhenz, and Great Granddaughter, Bella Ronca. David was pre-deceased by his parents and his brother Richard. As a lifelong devoted Lutheran and as a Pastor, he enjoyed studying the Bible, Church History, Hymn writers, and all things pertaining to his ministry. Other interests included all sports. He was especially a fan of the Red Sox, Mets, Cubs, And the Patriots. He was a long time member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown NY & Society of Baseball Research. He also enjoyed books on the Civil War, WWII, Agatha Christie, and other mystery stories. We wish to thank his many doctors, the staff of the Good Samaritan Home, Hospice, the Eddy, and his caregivers at home for their help during his time of illness. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 pm Friday March 31 at Bates and Anderson, 110 Green Street Hudson, NY. The Funeral Service will be at 10 am Saturday, April 1st at Emanuel/St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20 South 6th Street Hudson NY. Burial will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery.