Ronald Ron D. Vogt

Ron graduated from Coshocton High School, Coshocton, Ohio in 1947. He attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1949. He served in Mill Valley, CA at a radar station and was honorably discharged in 1953 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. Ron then graduated from Ohio State University in 1956.

He was employed by Cummins Diesel Engine Company in 1957 where he began as a foreman and held various positions including Director of Warranty before retiring in 1993. He then consulted for Enceratec along with life long Cummins friends.

In 1976 Ron held an integral role in pioneering the Columbus Youth Soccer Program which began with fewer than 100 children and has now grown to thousands. Ron served as Commissioner for more than 10 years and involved himself in all aspects of the program such as lining the fields, coaching, training and recruiting coaches, scheduling, coordinating tournaments, as well as hosting the first White River Games. Ron helped grow the soccer program to what it is today.

In addition to his accomplishments with the Columbus Youth Soccer Program, Ron enjoyed a great love for the Indianapolis 500 where he worked for USAC for 25 years as the Chief Pit Scorer in the Pit Timing and Scoring crew.

Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on October 13, 1929 as the son of the late Ernest and Freida Vogt

He married Patricia Lockard on August 15, 1952 in Coshocton, OH. and she survives.

In addition to his wife of 58 years, Ron is survived by his sister, Joanne Wimmer of Lady Lake, FL. Three children, Jennifer Vogt of New Albany, IN, Dan Vogt and (Diane) of Corona Del Mar, CA, and Sarah Vogt of Weston, FL. Grandchildren include Anna and William Majors of New Albany, IN and Emma, Eric, and Elle Armenteros of Weston, FL.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd at 11:00 AM at North Christian Church to be officiated by Dr. Lanny C. Lawler. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 2nd at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street and 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 3rd at North Christian Church. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will be entrusted to The Columbus Crematory on Pearl St. with a private interment of the urn at a later date in the South Lawn Cemetery in Coshocton, OH.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Columbus Park Foundation to the “Ron Vogt Youth Soccer Scholarship Fund” P.O. Box 858, Columbus, IN 47202.

Online condolences to the family of Mr. Vogt may be made at www.myers-reed.com.