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William "Just Bill" Vogle passed peacefully in his home on November 22. He is survived by his wife, Pam; his brother T.J. and sister-in-law Cindy; his brother Jim and sister-in-law Sammy, his nephews Greg and David, his stepsons and their families that he loved as his own, dozens of wonderful friends, and one adoring old brown dog. Bill was predeceased by his parents Mary Elizabeth and Theodore James Vogle II, and his sister Liz. Bill was born in Rochester, N.Y. and raised in nearby Pittsford. He attended Catholic schools where the nuns tried and failed to reign in his indomitable spirit. He played basketball, rode his bike around Lake Ontario, and learned to be an impressive trick skier, earning him the nickname "Freestyle". His Senior year of high school his parents moved the family to Midlothian, Virginia. He graduated from McWade High School and after a short stint at Roanoke College, he joined the Marines. His service would be his greatest adventure and source of pride. He was an Amtrack crewman, a recue diver, and a skilled marksman. His fellow Marines became lifelong friends. After his service he married and later moved to Buggs Island Virginia. He became a skilled boater, fisherman, and hunter. Bill was always happiest when he was outdoors. He owned and operated Mobile Environment, a small chain of car electronics stores. Bill worked diligently to make the stores successful, spending weekdays traveling to his stores and weekends on the lake. Bill's first marriage ended in 2008 and he was diagnosed with his first cancer the next year. Good friends, family, and an iron will saw him through that difficult time. In 2010 he started seeing Pam and they quickly became inseparable. He moved to Virginia Beach, ran his stores, volunteered at Pam's autism charity, and rode his Harley whenever they could. He became a part of Pam's family; a trusted friend to her sons and a proud grandparent. Bill was notoriously frugal, but took Pam on tropical vacations to scuba dive nearly every year. Bill would endure two lung cancer surgeries and dissolve his business. He was never one to complain or to give up and he beat the cancer and started a new career as a truck driver. In 2020, Bill and Pam were married and moved to Surfside Beach, S.C. His love for the outdoors was greatest when temperatures were above 70 degrees. Bill's health had forced him to retire early, but he enjoyed making new friends, spending time at the beach, and making their little cottage the home of Pam's dreams. Bill was kind and funny, brave and adventurous, smart and hardworking, modest and loyal. He will be missed by many. Semper Fi Marine. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, with Military Honors at 5:00 PM. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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William Andrew Vogle

December 1, 1959 - November 22, 2023