Norbert Frank Vogel, 92, of Yorktown peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, surrounded by his wife of 66 years, Cleda Louise Vogel, and his two children.   Norbert was born December 10, 1929 in Honey Creek to the late Peter Vogel and Cleora Moos Vogel.

Norbert proudly served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, most notably in the 101st Airborne (he was a 'Screaming Eagle').  He was a lifelong member of the VFW in Yorktown.  Norbert was a gifted mechanic that could repair everything from washing machines to cars.  Norbert touched many lives and is remembered by everyone as a kind and giving man.  We are all incredibly blessed to have known and loved him.

Norbert worked at Dover Elevators for a time but his primary career was with Pearl Brewery Co, working there for 39 years.  After retirement, Norbert worked at Cuero Middle School and he and his wife 'gate guarded' in the South Texas oil fields.

Norbert is survived by his loving wife, Cleda Louise Vogel; son, Douglas Vogel and his wife, Bridget Vogel, of Yorktown; and daughter, Tami McCall, and her husband, Robert McCall, of Boerne.  He is also survived by his brothers, Norwin Vogel and wife, Elerine, of New Berlin, Herman Vogel and wife, Nita, of Seguin; sisters, Marilyn Katcsmorak (wife of the late Freddie Katcsmorak) of Pleasanton and Vivian Wyatt (wife of the late Jerry Wyatt) of Seguin; and sister-in-law, Mackie Vogel (wife of Norbert's late brother, Roman Vogel) of Yorktown.  Nobert is also survived by brothers-in-law, Mark Stehle and wife, Zanna, of San Antonio, and sisters-in-law, Jewel Uhl of Deer Park and Karen Rogers and husband, Warren, of Yorktown.  He is lovingly survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Cleora Vogel; brother, Roman Vogel; his brothers-in-law, Freddie Katcsmorak, Jerry Wyatt, Billie Uhl, Cleveland Stehle, and Laverne Meyer; and sister-in-law, Cathy Meyer.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero.  A funeral service will be Saturday, March 5, 2022, 10 am, at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Father Richard Bediako officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.