James H. Vogt

James H. "Jim" Vogt, 78, of Columbia, IL, died July 8, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 17, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his wife Karen L. Vogt (nee Poetker); children Victoria (Christopher) Thomas and Clint Vogt; grandchildren Carter and Charlotte Thomas; sister-in-law Sharon Vogt; niece Lisa (Matt) Baczynski; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Norbert and Gertrude (nee Wulff) Vogt; brother Bernard Vogt; nephew Eric Vogt; and brother-in-law John L. Poetker.

Jim was a farmer and former owner of Vogt Excavating and Trucking LLC. He was also a member of St. Michael's in Paderborn, IL and Monroe County Farm Bureau.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
St. Michael's Church - Paderborn, IL

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Friday, July 11, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
8 AM to 10 AM Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
10 AM Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
     Father Clyde Grogan officiating
Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL