Dorothy M. Vogt, 82, formerly from Wheatland and Cheyenne, died Nov. 19, 2025 in North Platte, Nebraska.
Dorothy was born March 20, 1943, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Vernon & Wilda (Klepper) Vandiver. Dorothy, the third of four daughters, was educated in Chugwater and Wheatland.
On July 21, 1961, she married Darrel D. Vogt in Wheatland. Three children were born to this union. The family lived briefly in California where Darrel started his career as an electrical engineer. They relocated to Colorado when Darrel started a career with the Federal Aviation Administration. Dorothy was an Avon Representative (President’s Club Member) and secretary/bookkeeper employed by Anderson Ford in Wheatland.
As empty nesters, the couple enjoyed visiting family, Darrel’s Navy Reunions and cruises.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Joanie (Keith) Knight of Arnold, Nebraska, Shelly (Scott) Sprakties of Cheyenne, and Cory Vogt of San Antonio, Texas; five granddaughters; five great-granddaughters; sister, Vernita Lewis; sister-in-law Bonnie Swingle and several adored nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law.
To honor Dorothy’s request of cremation and no formal service, the family will celebrate her life at a later date.
