Mildred Vogt
(1924 - 2019)
Obituary
Mildred R. Vogt, 95, of North Newton,
passed away Sunday (July 14, 2019) at Kidron Bethel Village. She was
born March 1, 1924, in Henderson, Nebraska, the daughter of Cornelius
and Mary (Kornelson) Harder.
She met and fell in love with Vernon
Vogt at Tabor College in Hillsboro and they were married on Aug. 24,
1944, in Paxton, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 2006.
Mildred and Vernon served as missionaries to the Belgian Congo where
Vernon managed a hospital and Mildred taught many classes for women's
health as well as Bible classes. The unrest in the Congo forced them
to leave in 1960, after which they settled in Newton. Mildred
continued to be very active at Koerner Heights Mennonite Brethren
Church, where she was a member for over 50 years. She was a lifelong
supporter of Tabor College, especially enjoying the musical programs
there, and also of many other missions and ministry related
organizations.
Survivors include her son, Richard
(Natise) Vogt of Newton; daughters, Janet Vogt of Wichita and Joyce
(Dennis) Wahr of Minneapolis, Minnesota; five grandchildren: Jennifer
Wahr, Christine (Neal) Howard, Alexa Wahr, Sarah (Casey) Harbour and
Hannah Vogt; two great-grandchildren, Eliiot and James Howard; and
brother-in-law, Walter Schlichting.
Mildred was also preceded in death by
her parents; son, Ken Vogt; one brother; and three sisters.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services
will be held at 2 p.m. July 28, 2019, at Koerner Heights Church, 320
N. Meridian Rd., Newton, KS 67114.
Memorial contributions can be made out
to Mennonite Brethren Seminary or Tabor College in care of Miller-Ott
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS 67062.
