Born November 6, 1929 in Clinton Township, Venango County, he was the son of the late George H. Vogus and Clara (Dillon) Vogus.

Mr. Vogus was a bricklayer for 42 years, belonging to the Local #9, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers. He retired in 1989. He was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church, and he belonged to the Prime Timers of the church. Mr. Vogus enjoyed attending all of the grandchildren's programs, games, and concerts; spending time with family and helping with family projects; and he enjoyed spending time at camp and hunting. Mr. Vogus was a Sergeant in the United States Army, 1st Calvary Division, serving in Korea and Japan during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Vogus is survived by his wife, Grace O. Vogus, whom he married on July 2, 1951, one son, Scott D. Vogus and his wife, Lorraine (Vargo) of Cabot, one daughter, Victoria L. Pacey and her husband, Lawrence W. of Valencia; six grandchildren, Nicole L. Vogus, Douglas R. Vogus,and Jillian R. Vogus, Claire E. Pacey, Philip W. Pacey, and Caroline G. Pacey, all at home; one sister, Mary V. Hoffman of Columbus, Ohio; and four nieces and four nephews.

Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, December 18, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Services will be held at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Ray Eichler of Faith United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Faith United Presbyterian Church 1329 North Main Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.