"I am so sad to hear of Linda's passing. We worked together for many years at EBI. She was an intelligent, honest person with a kind heart. Whenever I think of her, it is with fondness. Please know that I hold Linda, Randy, and the whole family in my prayers. "
In loving memory of
Linda Ann (Doocy) Vogt
December 27, 2009
Interment: St. John's Catholic Cemetery ~ Bancroft, Iowa
Linda Ann (Doocy) Vogt was born April 8, 1952, in Estherville, Iowa, daughter of Nicholas and Anna Marie (Lampe) Doocy. She grew up on a farm west of Bancroft, IA, attending St. John's Grade School in Bancroft, graduating from Sentral High School near Fenton in 1970.
Following graduation, Linda moved to the Twin Cities, where she worked at a bank for a short time. Linda became a Certified Financial Planner and worked several years at EBI Brokerage Firm.
Linda married Randy Vogt on Sept. 23, 1995, in Transfiguration Catholic Church in Oakdale, MN.. They made their home in Oakdale with their dog Raz Ma "Taz". Linda enjoyed playing softball, attending her dinner of the month club (her "old" softball team members), collecting banks and miniatures as well as antique shopping with Randy. Linda and Randy enjoyed traveling to the west coast and the southern states.
Linda was a gentle soul with a huge heart. She was always there to lend a helping hand and she will truly be missed by all! Linda Vogt died Sunday morning, December 27, 2009, at her home in Oakdale, MN, at the age of 57, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband Randy Vogt of Oakdale, MN; her mother, Anna Doocy of Lone Rock, IA, five brothers and sisters, Yvonne Talano of Tucson, AZ, Richard Doocy, Donald Doocy, and Arden Doocy all of Lone Rock, IA and David Doocy and his wife Mary of Bancroft, IA, a sister-in-law, Marilyn Doocy of Fort Dodge, IA, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Nicholas; two brothers, John in infancy and Larry Doocy, a sister-in-law Charlotte Doocy and a brother-in-law, Theodore Talano.
Tributes
"Our sympathy goes out to Randy on the loss of his wife. Friendship Homes of MN is donating money to the American Cancer Society in honor of Linda Vogt. "
"Linda(Dooce-as we dom gals often called her)is truly a sweet soul. I will remember her as a mild mannered person who was a good listener. She also was a great cook and softball player. My thoughts and prayers go out to Randy and her family. She fought very bravely. Darlene Watkins "
"My deepest sympathy for your loss. Linda was a wonderful person and I am blessed to have known her. Thank you Randy for introducing her into my life. I will treasure the fond memories I have of her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. "
"I have many great memories of playing softball with Linda-she was a great shortstop. Softball lead us to many great times together. My favorite is our DOM(Dinner of the Month) group that's been going on for 30 years. With 8 women we've been through a lot together. I'm truly going to miss her and will think of her often. Missy Anderson"
"Linda was a treasured member of our Dinner of the Month group. When you went to dinner at Linda's house, you always knew the meal would be wonderful. Randy would even help out and make the hors-d'oevres! Linda was a very gracious hostess and will be truly missed."
"I would like to express my condolences on the passing of Linda. While I didn�??t personally know her, I did come to realize from Randy�??s talking about her how wonderful of a person she was and understand how much she will be missed. You have my deepest sympathies and are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Mark Brunner "
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rosie Coleman"
"Randy, My condolences, my friend. If you need anything, please let me konw."
"Linda was a very sweet and loving person. I will miss her at our dinner of the month. Linda has left us with many memories and many laughs that we shared. She will never be forgotten and she will live on in our memories and prayers. Debbie Hagen "
"My sympathy to you and your family on your loss. My(our)prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. God Bless. Armando Alvarado (Northern Wholesale Supply)"
"I feel so blessed to have had Linda in my life over the last 30 years or so. She was a dear person and a treasured friend. There will forever be an empty seat at our dinner of the month gatherings; she will be missed terribly. I am happy that she no longer has to struggle with that dreadful, awful cancer, but I know that the struggles of healing are just beginning for your family. Just know that she will be remembered by many loving hearts who were enriched by her presence and privileged to call her a friend."