Melvin Edward Voegtle

1927 - 2007  (80 years)

• Name	Melvin Edward Voegtle
  Born	19 May 1927	of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Name	Mel Voegtle
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-73351
  Died	16 Jul 2007	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Buried	Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Person ID	I73351	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Melvin Stanley Voegtle,   b. Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 30 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 90 years)
  Mother	Catharine Marietta "Katie" Thomas,   b. 3 Jan 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 52 years)
  Married	1920	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 5]
  Family ID	F19108	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Marjorie Lillian Martin,   b. 16 May 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Mar 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	23 Apr 1949	St. John's Anglican Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Children	1. Sandra Elaine Voegtle,   b. 1950,   d. 21 Nov 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 40 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F29257	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  VOEGTLE, Melvin "Mel"- Peacefully surrounded by his family, at The Westmount on Monday, July 16, 2007, in his 81st year. Beloved husband for 55 wonderful years to the late Marjorie nee Martin (2005). Beloved dad of Sandy (1990), Brian (Sharon), Kathy (Liz) and Kim. Special grandpa to Tory (Curtis), Ian, Abi, Michelle and Brian Jeremy. Devoted grandpa to his greats, Mathew, Zachary, Noah and Sophie. Special friend to Harry and Kathy Holst. Sadly missed by his sister Kay Yoworski, brother-in-law Stan Wilfort and sister-in-law Pat Voegtle. Predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Katherine Voegtle, brothers, Don (Helen) and Bob and sister Norma. Relatives and friends will be received at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel (519-742-4481) 51 Benton St., Kitchener today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mel's funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Wilson Ave., Kitchener) at 11 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery. The Record Newspaper 17 Jul 2007 ____________________________ Mel writes: I am the second child in a family of five and I grew up in Kitchener. At the age of fifteen, I started working at B.F. Goodrich and spent nearly forty-one years there -- retiring when the company was sold. I spent eighteen months in Elliot Lake, in 1957-58 for B.F.G. I married Marj in 1949 and we started our family of four children. I became Baghiera in Brian's Cub Pack and stayed for thirteen years. The family, The church Board of Management and the M.S, Society kept me busy. After retiring from B. F. Goodrich, I worked for thirteen years as a Court service Office in Family Court. I am now coasting and enjoying family and friends. ____________________ CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF MELVIN EDWARD VOEGTLE HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH JULY 19, 2007 Written and delivered by Richard Martin I am deeply honoured to have been asked to be part of this celebration of the life of Melvin Edward Voegtle. I have known Mel for over 60 years, we are brothers-in-law, but more importantly, I have always thought of Mel as a close and much valued friend, who I enjoyed spending time with. As we celebrate Mel, and share our memories and thoughts of: " What made Mel Mel? And " What he meant to all of us. There will also be many references to Marj - As we all know it is virtually impossible to talk about one without the other. From Mel's perspective his greatest accomplishment by far was the partnership he formed with Marj, Starting as very different individuals, they meshed perfectly as a couple. They loved unconditionally, worked extremely well together and in the process accomplished many of their dreams and ambitions - and earned the love and respect of all of us. Worthy roll models for any couple, young or old. Mel's # 1 priority was family: " Sandy, Brian, Kathy and Kim " The grandchildren and great grandchildren, and " The extended family. Loving and always highly supportive, quick to express pride in their accomplishments and also quick to offer advice when he thought such was needed. I don't know of any parents who worked harder to keep the family together than Marj and Mel. Mel was justifiably of his employment record. Staring at age 15, he worked 41 years with B. F. Goodrich. In the late1950's Mel worked long hours at Elliot Lake - living apart from his family for 18 months - to accumulate the down payment for their home on Franklin St, - A home which they enjoyed for almost 50 years. After Elliot Lake, Mel was sent on short duration field trips from time to time. He enjoyed both the travel and visiting different customer operations. Mel retired from B. F. Goodrich when the company was sold. He then embarked on a 2nd career as a Court Service Officer in Family Court. He was uniquely suited for this work and thoroughly enjoyed assisting the families, judges and lawyers who attended the court. He continued in this work for 13 years. Mel was one of those rare individuals who enjoyed his work and found it thoroughly satisfying, by the way Brian - any time your dad discussed your next job, he always identified the court as offering you the prospect of a highly rewarding 2nd career. Mel was a very social person who loved talking to people. He had a real facility for attracting - and keeping - friends, many of these friendships dated back decades to: " A.Y.P.A " Franklin St. and Holy Trinity " B. F. Goodrich and the Court House To name a few, and, many of these friends are here this morning. Anyone who came to the house was received warmly. Mel and Marg loved spending evenings with family and friends. Talking and playing cards - with Mel - ever the comedian - teasing someone to gain a reaction. Anytime Mel and I walked at the Rec Centre or went out for lunch, we invariably met old friends. Mel always enjoyed - and gained energy from these encounters. Holy Trinity was the faith community which represented the keystone in the solid foundation which anchored Mel's life. He had a deep and trusting faith, and he lived his faith. Mel served on the church Board of Managers for many years and, was always available to help around the church in any way he could. Mel cherished the friendships which he and Marj enjoyed with so many parishioners. The church dances and other social events provided many happy occasions. Mel and Marj shared a strong commitment to community service. In addition to his work at Holy Trinity, Mel became a leader of Brian's Cub Pack and continued for 13 years. He and Marj also worked for the MS Society for many years, Mel had a life long passion for cars. Early in their married life, a car became a necessity to accommodate Marj's frequent family visits to Peterborough. The need was satisfied by purchasing a 20 year old, Robin's egg blew Oldsmobile - Which Mel drove and maintained with great pride and affection. Later Mel, became a convert to Ford products. Careful thought was given to any car purchase, and similar care was directed to regular servicing. One of the truly enjoyable highlights of Mel's last few months was to go with Kim to have her vehicle serviced at the Ford dealership in New Hamburg. To quote Mel; "They remembered me." An earlier highlight was the weekend he, Kim and Brian delivered his car to it's new owner in Ottawa. Let me summarize a few other memories; " Mel was a life long baseball fan, starting as a Cleveland Indians supporter he quickly adopted the Blue Jays when they arrived on the scene. He loved watching ball games and attended the grandchildren's - and Kim's - games. A particular highlight for many years was the Labour Day Blue Jay Game with the guys - followed by a barbeque at The Coursey's. " Later in life, Mel discovered that his true athletic ability was as a Bocci Ball player. He enjoyed the fellowship of the sport, but as was to be expected was a fierce competitor. " Mel always looked forward to Sauble beach, he enjoyed miniature golf, cards and board games, and going to the beach. For thirty years the Martins vacationed at Southampton at the same time the Voegtles were at Sauble, for me the family visits back and forth were special. " Mel always enjoyed and was generally the centre of attention, at gatherings of the extended family for picnics and other events. " No description of Mel would be complete without mentioning his love of o Dancing o His video collection featuring such stars as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger and John Wayne, and o His collection of Gospel and vintage CD's, and the enjoyment he got from singing along with the music. That is the Mel Voegtle we all loved and respected. Before concluding On behalf of all of the family and friends, I would like to pay tribute, and extend a very special thank you to, Kim, Brian and Kathy for the exemplary way in which they have coped during the last 2 years with the loss of their parents. There is no course 101 Parent support and care. To prepare you. You learn as you go and do the best that you can, and, in the process, you find yourself doing things you never dreamed you were capable of. I give them the highest marks for the always considerate, devoted and compassionate way which they handled all aspects of their parents illnesses and passing. Kim, Brian and Kathy you have shown all of us what it means to really care. We all have our special memories of Mel which will endure into the future. He was a good person who lived his life in accordance with a deeply held code of beliefs and principles. He was a loving husband and parent, a cherished friend, and, an exceptionally likeable and unforgettable guy. I suspect Mel is now doing what he has wanted to do for the last 2 years, walking off into the sunset with his beloved Marj. Mel go in peace with our love.

  
  

• Sources

  [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Melvin Edward Voegtle - 17 Jul 2007. [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link . Voegtle/ Marjorie L./ Martin/ May 16, 1929/ Mar. 28, 2005/ Beloved/ Wife And Mother/ Melvin E./ Voegtle/ May 19, 1927/ / Beloved Husband And Father/ Loved Always And Never Forgotten [2020 update] Melvin died July 16, 2007 [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199843688/melvin-e-voegtle. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Mrs. Melvin S. Voegtle - 25 Sep 1957. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 046293-26. Melvin Stanley Voegtle, 24, occ. Salesman, b. New Hamburg, res. 61 Gaukel St. Kitchener, son of Oliver Voegtle (B. Linwood) & Ella Freman married Kathleen Marie Thomas, 21, occ. Domestic Servant, b. Waterloo, res. 76 Victoria St. Waterloo, daughter of Ira Thomas (B. Waterloo Twp) & Kate Kaercher, Witnessed by: Barney McGinnis of Kitchener & Lillie Thomas of 76 Victoria St. S. Waterloo, 24 April 1926 in Waterloo. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Wedding annoucement - 25 Apr 1949.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 19 May 1927 - of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 23 Apr 1949 - St. John's Anglican Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 16 Jul 2007 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth