ERNST RICHARD (ERNIE) VOGT

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ERNST RICHARD (ERNIE) VOGT October 24, 1926 January 9, 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. He leaves to mourn his devoted wife of 56 years, Kathy; son Rick (Rae); daughter Lori (Sheldon); granddaughter Judy; brothers, Erich, Peter (Linda) and John; and many loyal friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter A. and Susanna Reimer Vogt, and brothers, Arthur and Roy. Ernie was born in Steinbach, Manitoba and lived in Manitoba for most of his life. In 1990, Ernie and wife Kathy retired to Victoria, BC and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2001. Ernie trained as an actuary and became head of the department of Actuarial Mathematics at the University of Manitoba in 1958, where he was a favorite among students and colleagues for his quick wit, sound advice and helpful manner. A loving son and brother, Ernie cared for his aged parents and assisted in the caring of his brother Arthur and brother-in-law Victor, setting an example of compassion and dignity. Although Ernie battled enormous lifelong health problems, he neither stopped fighting nor caring for others during his own trials. As a father and husband, few could hope to match his wisdom, capacity for love, and ability to forgive. He was our guiding light and our rock. A Memorial Service will be held at the Saanich Community Church, Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Center are appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 13, 2008