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Donald Thiel Vogel

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Donald Thiel Vogel, 84, of Fountain Hills passed away Nov. 8, 2015.

He was born in Hammond, Ind. on May 21, 1931 to William F. and Dorothy M. Thiel-Vogel. He attended Amphitheater High School in Tucson, graduating in 1949. Don attended Eastern State College earning his associate in business in 1951.

Don served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. From 1961 to 1966 Don worked for the Phoenix Police Department as a solo motorcycle officer.

In 1967 Don went to work for Midwest Steel in Portage, Ind. and retired in 1993.

Don married Sharon Ullery in Portage, Ind. on Dec. 1, 1979.

Don was preceded in death by his son, Kurt Thiel Vogel, on Jan. 13, 1983.

Don is survived by his wife, Sharon; three children, Don Jr., Kali, Kai; and five grandchildren.

At the end of his life, Don was cared for by Hospice of the Valley.

A celebration of his life will be hosted by Gary Kostelney at 7520 E. Grandview Circle, Mesa, 85207 on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.