Robert Wayne Vogt passed peacefully on February 13, 2024 in Gladstone, MO at the age of 82.

Robert is survived by his wife, Ethel (Elsea) Vogt of Gladstone, MO; one sister, Carol Lust of Shawnee, KS; two brothers, James Vogt of St. Louis, MO and Jeffrey Vogt of Blue Springs, MO; his children, Jacqueline Reed (Alfred) of Gladstone, MO, Michael Vogt (Sherri) of Shawnee, KS, Mark Vogt (Becky) of Freemont, NE, and Jennifer Smith (Gregory) of Overland Park, KS; his 9 grandchildren and his 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Vera (Petering) Vogt, one brother Russell Vogt and one grandson Ethan Burch.

Robert was born on November 18, 1941 in Concordia, MO. He married Ethel on August 25, 1962. He earned his Master of Science in Mathematics degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. He went on teach various high school math courses for 10 years. Upon retiring from teaching, Robert pursued his interest in farming. Robert was passionate about farming and often indulged in long workdays. He maintained the family farm for 40 years while also supplementing income by establishing his own tax accounting service out of the home. After retiring from farming, Robert and Ethel moved to Gladstone, MO where he watched basketball, baseball, football, the news, and Survivor faithfully from his recliner.

His children remember him as a father who taught them how to work hard, pinch and save money, invest in family, and live a respectable, honest life. Robert was proud of his family and loved large family gatherings, home-cooked food, and a good game of pitch. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and he had the gift of gab. His legacy lives on forever through his children and grandchildren, whom he adored deeply.

A funeral service to celebrate Robert's life will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, Missouri, starting at 2:00 PM. Prior to the service, friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a visitation from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank Al Reed for taking care of Robert in his final year with us.