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In loving memory of

Brent Matthew Vogel

October 14, 1969 – February 17, 2025
Lived 55 years
Swamp College Cemetery · Celina, Ohio
"Tis what it Tis" "I'd rather beg for forgiveness than ask for permission" "When I die, please don't let me vote Democrat!"
In service to country

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Brent served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.

Life story

Brent M. Vogel was born October 14, 1969 in Celina, Ohio to Shari (Brown) Vogel and Thomas Vogel. Survivors include: daughter MicKenzie Vogel, son Zachary Vogel Both of Celina, Oh; Father Thomas Vogel of Celina, Oh; Sister Brenda Stein of Lewis Center, Oh; Sister Kyrsten (Mike) Walton of Celina, Oh; brother Joshua (Jackie) Vogel of Columbus, Oh; brother Matthew Vogel of Coldwater, Oh; favorite aunt & Uncle Sandy & Jim Smith of Celina, Oh; numerous other aunts & uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by mother Shari (Brown)Vogel; maternal grandparents Paul and Lois Brown; paternal grandparents Harold and Mildred Vogel.

He was a graduate of Celina Senior High School (Class of 1988) and Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio.

Brent proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National Guard.

A Nationally Registered Paramedic, He had worked for the Celina Fire Department, EMS and volunteered for Mercer Co. EMS with Squad 4 in Rockford, Oh.

He loved spending time with his family when they could get together which few and far between. His favorite pastime was fishing & target shooting.

A expert marksman and a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment.

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The world Brent knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1969
Born October 14
1976
Brent was 7 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1977
Brent was 8 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1989
Brent was 20 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1991
Brent was 22 when the Soviet Union dissolved
1997
Brent was 28 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2001
Brent was 32 when the United States began military operations in Afghanistan
2004
Brent was 35 when Facebook was launched
2025
Passed away February 17, age 55
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