Michael D. Fogel, 76

Michael D. Fogel, 76, of Cooney passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on November 21, 1947, in Bryan.  His parents were Victor and Ruth (Hawkins) Collie.  Mike graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965.  On June 19, 1976, he married Barbara E. Clevenger, and she survives.

Mike was a member of Olde York Church.  He was also where he was involved with the God Squad prayer group.  He owned and operated the Montpelier Auto Parts Store.  Prior to that he worked at Hill Piston and NAPA.  He also worked at Amcast in Fremont, Indiana.  Mike loved to breed and raise Morgan Horses.  He was an avid card player and enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing.  He was a family man.  His family was a big part of his life.  He was a former member of the Williams County Saddle Club and a 4-H advisor at one time.

He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Barbara, daughters Victoria Fogel of Cooney, Ohio, and Roxanne Fogel Kaufman of Quincy, Michigan, five grandchildren Kelsea, Mayla, Kasey, Ella and Brogan, great grandchild Avyan, and sisters Cheryl (Rick) Hake of Edon and LuAnn (Kenny) Entrikin of Montpelier.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald Fogel.

Visitation for Mike will be on Tuesday, August 13th from 4-7 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street in Montpelier.  A Celebration of Life will take place at Northwest Township Community Center (the former Cooney School), 16473 State Route 49, in Cooney on October 6, 2024, at 11:00 A.M.  Mike will be laid to rest at Billingstown Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Haven Hills Therapy Center, 9570 E. Metz Road, Angola, Indiana 46703.