Oscar Herman Vogt^[1]

1868 - 1927  (58 years)

• Name	Oscar Herman Vogt
  Born	5 Jun 1868	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Employer	Shurly and Dietrich Co., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Interesting	business, story
  Residence	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1891	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Clerk
  Residence	1891	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Lutheran
  Residence	1902	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  Occupation	1910	Great West Felt Co., Elmira, Ontario   [6]
  	general manager
  Occupation	1911	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Manufacturer
  Residence	1911	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Presbyterian
  Residence	1916	2 William Street, Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario
  Occupation	1925	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Manufacturer
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-127243
  Died	28 Apr 1927	Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada   [5, 6]
  Buried	Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 6]
  Person ID	I127243	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	John George "George" Vogt,   b. 26 Apr 1818,   d. 9 May 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 84 years)
  Mother	Marianna Zingg,   b. 1 Jan 1831, Langenthal, Canton Berne, Switzerland ,   d. 28 Jun 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 94 years)
  Married	27 May 1848	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  Family ID	F6784	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Edith Lenore Behrens,   b. 24 Dec 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Jun 1980, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 92 years)
  Married	14 Jul 1925	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 6]
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F46362	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

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• Notes

  Oscar H. Vogt, Manufacturer And Noted Citizen, Is Dead President of Great West Felt Company Failed to Recover After Operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph; born in Elmira, He Directed Big Industry Here For 17 Years Oscar Vogt is dead. Grimly battling to the end, conscious and with a word of farewell for his loved ones on his lips, Oscar H. Vogt, Elmira's most outstanding citizen and one of the most prominent business executives of Waterloo County, succumbed to a comparatively brief illness about 9: 15 this (Thursday) morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph. The late Mr. Vogt was aged 68 years, 10 months and 23 days and death followed an operation he underwent just before midnight Wednesday evening, decided upon by his medical men to an almost forlorn effort to save his life. Conscious to the End The late Mr. Vogt had been slightly unwell for about a week previous to Saturday when his condition became worse. Dr. W. D. S. Cross was summoned and on Monday held consultation with Dr. H. O. Howitt, of Guelph. Tuesday there was no improvement and Dr. Young, of Toronto, was called in. With the complaint more definitely diagnosed, his removal to hospital at Guelph was decided upon. He was taken there Tuesday night and it was planned to operate Thursday morning. Dr. W. P. Cavin, of Toronto, was called in consultation. Throughout Wednesday he gradually grew weaker and his suffering became more intense. Although appearing almost hopeless the doctors decided upon an immediate operation. He entered the operating room at 11: 30 pm. At 6 O'clock this morning he recovered from the anaesthetic and rallied slightly. He was quite conscious and recognized those about his bedside. With him during his last moments were his wife and two sisters, Mrs. George Ruppel, of Elmira, and Mrs. C. K. Jansen and the latter's husband, of Galt. Although very weak he smiled feebly and apparently knowing the end was near bade each farewell. Town Is Shocked Death came at 9: 15 o'clock. Word of his untimely demise was immediately telephoned to Elmira, where a host of friends and relatives awaited anxiously, known of his condition. A gloom was cast over the town when the sad tidings were received. The office and plant of the Great West Felt Company was closed down in respect to the late president and will remain closed until Monday. The late Mr. Vogt was born in Elmira, on June 5, 1868, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Vogt. He received his education and spent his early life in Elmira, and later entered the employ of Shurley and Dietrich, of Galt, and for 25 years represented this company on the road. In 1910, upon representations being made to him, he organized the Great West Felt Company and became its president. For 17 years he occupied this position jointly with that of manager and the great industry of which Elmira is so proud, stands today as a monument to this ability. Had Many Interests While the felt company occupied his main attention he had numerous other interests. Just recently he was named vice-president of the reorganized Elmira Creamery Company, Limited. He was director of the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company, and of the Dumart Packing Company, of Kitchener. While he never stood for public office he always took a deep interest in municipal and political questions and throughout his long residence was identified with many public activities. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a keen lover of flowers, he took an active part in the work of the Horticultural Society, of which he was a member. He was past president of the Curling and Bowling clubs for some years, and also honorary president of the Elmira Amateur Athletic Association and a director of the Elmira Musical Society. A conservative in politics, he was vice-president of the North Waterloo Conservative Association. A Presbyterian in religion he as a member of Gale Presbyterian Church. He was a Mason and Odd Fellow. Married in 1925 Mr. Vogt was married to Miss Edith Behrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Behrens, Elmira, on July 14, 1925. The death of Mr. Vogt makes the fifth loss in the Vogt family within three years. Frederick Vogt, a brother, died September 14, 1924, in Mishawaka, Ind. On June 28, Mrs. Marianne Vogt, his mother, died in her 95th year. Dr. Augustus S. Vogt famous as the founder of the Mendelssohn Choir, passed away September 17, 1925, while seven weeks later, the latter's son-in-law, Dr. Patrick Hardy, of Toronto, was called. In addition to his widow, the late Mr. Vogt is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Philip Christman, Mrs. George Ruppel, Elmira; Mrs. S. H. Eby, St. Thomas; and Mrs. C. K. Jansen, Galt. Funeral on Saturday The funeral will take place on Saturday at 3 pm from his late residence, 2 William Street. Following service at the home interment will be made in Elmira Cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: Messrs. Fred Shurley, of St. Catherines; Menno Weber, Anderson Schroder, Arthur Ullyot, J. B. Jarrell and A. Moses, Honorary pallbearers will be: W. G. Weichel, M. L. A.; Col. Oliver, Galt; Mr. Percy Deitrich, Galt; Mr. F. McGregor, Galt; Messrs. Ford Kumpf and Edward Seagram, Waterloo; Messrs. Lester Weaver and George Forbes, Hespler; W. V. Uttley, Elmira. Elmira Signet - 28 Apr 1927

  
  

• Sources

  [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020866-25. Oscar Herman Vogt, 57, occ. Manufacturer, b. Elmira, res. Elmira, son of John George Vogt (B. Baden Germany) and Marianna Zingg Married Edith Leonore Behrens, 37, occ. Private Secretary, b. Elmira, res. Elmira, Spinster, daughter of William Martin Behrens (B. Hanover Germany) and Susannah Weber, Witnessed by: Beatrice Irene Behrens and Roy Osborne Winn Both of Elmira, 14 July 1925 in Elmira [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 4. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 2 Page 5. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 49 Pg. 3. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link. Oscar H. Vogt/ 1868 - 1927/ At Rest. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Oscar H. Vogt, Manufacturer and Notes Citizen is Dead - 28 Apr 1927. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 19. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), 15 May 1902 - Obituary of George Vogt. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Jacob Huttner report 120. George Vogt, married to Mariann Zingz. 27 May 1848

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 5 Jun 1868 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Clerk - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1902 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - general manager - 1910 - Great West Felt Co., Elmira, Ontario Occupation - Manufacturer - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1916 - 2 William Street, Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario Occupation - Manufacturer - 1925 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 14 Jul 1925 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 28 Apr 1927 - Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth