Brian G. Vogel, 58, of Alexandria, passed away April 1, 2024, at his home in Alexandria.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held April 5 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with the Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B., officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.
Brian Gerald Vogel was born Aug. 22, 1965, in Melrose, Minnesota, to Claude and Janice (Becker) Vogel. He grew up on the family farm near St. Anthony and graduated from Albany High School. In 1994, he married Carrie Bechtold and started their family in Alexandria. Brian worked at Fleet Farm for over 30 years and most recently at Aagard. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and taking trips to Duluth and out west. He had a passion for woodworking and crafting and loved spending time with his family, especially his two sons.
Survivors include his sons, Spencer (Sarah) Vogel of St. Joseph and Matthew Vogel of Grand Forks, North Dakota; father Claude Vogel of St. Anthony; brothers and sisters Debra (Richard) Schreifels of Staples, Michael (Jane) Vogel of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Richard (Laura) Vogel of Albany, Lori (Dan) Austing of Freeport, Lisa (John) Buttweiler of Avon, Steve (Natasha) Vogel of Albany, and Tom (Jaclyn) Vogel of Albany; former wife Carrie Vogel of Alexandria; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Vogel May 7, 2020; brother David Vogel in 2009; and nephew Mason Vogel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.
