Joseph Edwin Fogle

Rev. Dr. Joe Fogle was born December 6, 1937 in Camden, Arkansas and died May 8, 2026 in Dallas, Texas at 88 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Randolph and Sadie Fogle, a daughter Karen Ruth Fogle, and brothers Jerry Fogle and Terry Fogle. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Marcela Luise Wentzel, Ph. D., 2 sons, Joseph Calvin Fogle(Tammy) of Bauxite, Arkansas and Nicholas Wentzel Fogle of Dallas, Texas, Grandchildren Dillon Fogle(Alexis) of Benton, Arkansas and Delaney Fogle of Alexander, Arkansas, and great grandchildren Kamry Kate Fogle and Kolson Grant Fogle.

Joe wanted to be remembered as a helper and pursued 3 successful, interrelated careers in fulfilling his calling. He graduated in 1959 from Louisiana Tech with his B.A. degree. In 1962 Joe graduated from SMU’s Perkins School of Theology with his Masters Degree in Divinity. Afterward, he served United Methodist churches for 28 years. A lifelong learner, Joe earned his Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Tulane University in New Orleans. In 1991 he earned his Ph. D. in Psychology from North Texas State University. It is notable that Joe earned his degrees while working full-time and coaching his young children in sports.

Joe served United Methodist congregations, full and part time for 28 years and counseled hundreds of individuals. He was a part-time chaplain to a children’s home. Always innovative, he designed and carried out a short-term night ministry in the New Orleans French Quarter. He administered community mental health programs for 8 years and for 9 years he administered Juliette Fowler’s Residential Treatment Center, a Disciples of Christ facility. He then was President of Klingberg Family Center in Connecticut.

Joe served mental health services in Oklahoma and Dallas County Texas. Lastly Joe spent his final working years in private practice as a Psychologist.

In meeting a new colleague , they were initially confused in putting a label on Joe. “I thought you were a minister” he asked, Joe replied “I am”. Or “I thought you were a Social Worker”, I am. Or “I thought you were a Psychologist” “I am”. Then to clarify , he would say, “Im just Joe”.

Joe’s faith grounded his life, a devout Christian and always had a kind word for others. He retired four times and worked well into his 80’s. He led a full and rich life and is now with our Lord.

The family would like to thank CC Young assisted living and Presbyterian Hospital Neurological Trauma ICU for their excellent care and compassion.

Memorials can made to First United Methodist Church Dallas ,Texas 1928 Ross Ave 75201 , American Diabetes Association or CHAI (Community Homes for Adults Inc) 11615 Forest Central Dr Suite 100 Dallas , Tx 75243 .