Obituary of Shirley Ann Vogt

Armour – Shirley Ann Vogt, 83, went to her heavenly home Friday, June 21 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 am at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June 25 from 5 to 7 pm, with a 7:00 pm prayer service, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour.  Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Armour.
     Shirley Ann Vogt was born October 21, 1940 at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls to Lyle and Agnes (Westby) Youngstrom.  She passed away on Friday, June 21 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston, SD after a short battle with lung cancer.  At the age of 10 months, her parents moved to a farm south of Armour, due to Lyle’s dad having a heart attack and couldn’t work.  Shirley lived on this farm for 18 years.  She attended school in Armour, Ravinia, Millington, Illinois, back to Ravinia, 2 years of country school, 2 ½ years at Armour High School, and 1 ½ years at Delmont High School where she graduated in 1958.  She attended Southern State Teachers College and received a 2 year teaching degree.  Her first teaching job was for 3 months in the Delmont School for lack of a teacher.  The years of 1958-1959 she taught at a country school north of Gregory, SD called the Soesbe School.  She taught 6 grades and 10 students.  This was a very enjoyable year for her, and this is where she met her husband and lifelong best friend, Roy Vogt.  They were married on June 18, 1960 in Herrick, SD on the hottest day of the year.
     We were blessed with five children, Terry married Peggy Mellor of Butte, NE in 1981, whom he lost in an auto accident, He then married Bev Luke of Scotland, they live in Armour and have 4 children, Stacy (Matt) Huether of Rapid City, Erin and Ethan, Mike (Cheri) Vogt of Armour, Brayden and Aubree, Amy (Jeris) Cleveland of Armour, Daylin, Branson, and Addalyn, Destinee (Jamal) Branco of Madison, SD, Breckan, Mackson, Jovee and Jaylen.
     Roger and special friend, Annette of Madison, SD.  He has 2 children, Jessica (Joe) Ciserella of Spencer, NE and daughter, Chelsea.  Ross (Jessica) Vogt and daughter, Hannah.
     Todd married Sandy Penning of Lake Andes, SD in 1983, she passed away of cancer in 2010.  He now has a special friend Kim of Armour.  He has 3 children, Sondra (Chase) Vessells of Humbolt, SD, Keaton, Karson, CoyLane, and KyLynn, Cory Vogt of Madison, SD daughter, Lolita, Kasie Vogt of Amour, son, Lawless.
     Julie (Rod) Wright of Geddes.  She has 3 children, Ashley (Cameron) Hinckley of Armour, Tayla, Tia and Tucker, Wade (Molly) Wright of Armour, Alyla, RaeLynn and Kyler, Whitney (Michael) Montoya of Colorado Springs, CO, Makaela, Miliana and Mathias.
     Larry (Mindy) Vogt of Yankton.  They have 3 boys, Austin (MacKenzie) Vogt of Madison, SD, son, Bennett, Riley (Casey) Vogt of Yankton and Chase Vogt of New Jersey.
     Shirley will be remembered as a spunky quick-witted personality, described by her medical Dr. Berndt, who she really liked and trusted with all her heart.  She will be put to rest in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Armour.
     I want to take this time for my children, who have always treated me as a mother, have enjoyed my grandchildren and my 30+ great-grandchildren, and have especially enjoyed all our friends and relatives with which we have a special bond, especially with camping and fishing, all while enjoying a BUD ICE.  No one liked my beer so I always had a 30 can case to myself.  I have loved each and every one of you, especially my dear husband and partner of 64 years.  We got to do some traveling, lots of camping in our 34’ RV, just loved it, lots of fishing at Ft. Thompson.
     A big highlight of my life was being a group soft lines manager at Alco in Wagner, SD, working there for 17 years.  I just loved it!  My boss was Donn Medick, of Yankton and we have kept in contact ever since I retired.  A very neat guy.  He and Roy could always strike up a good conversation.  Hope you have enjoyed my newsy obituary, it is all truth-no imagination, of course you know me!
     See you all in the next life.  I’m going to take care of our youngest son, Larry and grandson, Ross who are waiting for me, until we meet again!  Love You All!!!!!!
     Shirley is survived by her husband, children Terry (Bev), Roger(Annette), Todd (Kim), Julie (Rod), daughter in law Mindy and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Sister Erdene (John) Uecker, Wagner and brother Bill (Suzette) Youngstrom, Armour.
     Shirley was preceded in death by her son Larry, daughter in laws Peggy and Sandy, grandson Ross.  Sisters Sharon and Beverly.  Her parents Lyle and Agnes Youngstrom