Published: October 28, 2009 04:28 pm      

Paul H. Vogel of Avon

Oct. 26, 2009

Paul H. Vogel of Avon died Monday in Danville. He was 81.

Mr. Vogel earned a air frame and power plant certificate from Vincennes University and then attended Evansville University for 1 1/2 years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a trooper with the Indiana State Police and then became a pilot. He retired with the rank of major after 24 years. Following retirement, he worked as a pilot in the private sector.

He was a Sagamore of the Wabash, and a member of Avon United Methodist Church, Experimental Aircraft Association, and Quiet Birdmen. He was a licensed pilot in fixed-wing, helicopter, and jet with more than 14,500 hours of flying time.

Survivors include his wife, Betty S. Kemmerling Vogel; sons Jeffrey Vogel (Maria) and Daniel Vogel (Scot Morse); daughters Diane Worthington (Baron) and Donna Vogel Siciliani (Michael); brothers Albert and James Vogel; sisters Esther Hoops ad Norma Bowen; and grandchildren Eric and Katie Vogel, and Kemmerling Adele Worthington.

Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Avon United Methodist Church.

Calling is for two hours prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Avon United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.conklefuneralhome.com.