Longtime Urich Resident Dixie L. Vogt Passes Away at 89

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Dixie L. Vogt, a longtime resident of Urich, Missouri, passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 89. Vogt was a member of the Lucas United Methodist Church, the Urich Museum, the Henry County Museum, and the Urich Reunion Committee, among other local organizations. She was also a past Woman of the Year for the Urich Reunion and a past Grand Marshal.

Why it matters

Vogt's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Urich community, as she was deeply involved in preserving the town's history and traditions through her volunteer work. Her dedication to the community over the decades is a testament to the importance of civic engagement and community pride.

The details

Vogt worked for Western Electric as a plant inspector for 28 years before retiring in 1988. She was a graduate of Urich High School in 1953. Vogt is survived by one brother, one sister, one sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Vogt, as well as her parents and three other siblings.

• Dixie L. Vogt passed away on February 11, 2026.
• Vogt was born on August 8, 1936 in Urich, Missouri.
• Vogt married Kenny Vogt on June 26, 1955 in Urich, Missouri.
• Kenny Vogt passed away on March 5, 1999.