John “Miester John” Vogel, 79, died July 23, 2017. He was born on Aug. 17, 1937, in Yugoslavia to Valentine and Theresa Vogel.
Prior to moving to the United States in 1957, his formal education was in Austria were he learned to be a master sausage maker.
In 1974, he moved to East Troy with his wife Dolores and children. He is best known in the community as the owner of Hometown Sausage on Highway L.
He was also a member of the East Troy Lions and Chamber of Commerce.
He like the great outdoors, hunting, bowling and was a member of a competitive soccer club in his younger years.
Survivors include his daughters, Dornella (Douglas) Norton, Elkhorn, Chiper (Ben) Tennessen, East Troy, and Maya (Tim) Newborn, Florida; four grandchildren; one brother, one sister and other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his loving bride, Dolores (2013).
Services will be at 7 p.m. on Monday July 31, at Legacy Funeral Services, 2974 Main St., East Troy. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
