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Obituaries: Vogt, Ost, Martin, Perkins

Darrel D. Vogt

Darrel D. Vogt, 85, of Cheyenne died peacefully at home on May 2, 2021 surrounded by family.

Darrel was born February 10, 1936 in Elm Creek, Nebraska to Virgil and Nina (Franzen) Vogt. In the late 30’s, during the Dust Bowl, Virgil loaded his family, meager belongings and a few potatoes into their 1923 Ford Model T and set off for Wheatland.

Darrel graduated from Wheatland High School in 1954. He then joined the U.S. Navy serving on the U.S.S. Mount Baker where he received a Good Conduct Medal. In 1959 he enrolled at the University of Wyoming and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, graduating in 1963.

On July 21, 1961, he married Dorothy Vandiver of Wheatland. They relocated to California where he started his electrical engineering career. In 1967, he relocated his family to Colorado, starting his career with the Federal Aviation Administration, retiring in the early 80’s.

After becoming empty nesters while living in Wheatland, Darrel was employed by Raytheon allowing the couple to take advantage of traveling and living in their motor home while he installed airport electrical systems in various states, including Denver International Airport.

Darrel owned the Model T that carried the Vogt family to Wyoming. He showed the Model T in parades and car shows. Sharing rides was a source of pride second only to his family. Darrel maintained his beloved Model T, refurbished antique John Deere tractors, piloted a Cessna 172, was a licensed ham radio operator and enjoyed cruise ships and Navy reunions with Dorothy. He was a member of First Christian Church in Wheatland where he volunteered maintenance and operated the sound board. He became a member of North Christian Church after moving to Cheyenne in 2013. Most of all, Darrel enjoyed playing along-side his children, granddaughters and great-granddaughters.

Darrel is survived by his wife of 59 years; children, Joanie (Keith) Knight of Arnold, NE, Shelly (Scott) Sprakties of Cheyenne, Cory Vogt of San Antonio, TX, and Angie (Bobbie) Petersen of Pavillion, WY; granddaughters, Chelsea (Bob), Amanda (Brett), Audrianna, Nichole and Makayla; five great-granddaughters; sister, Bonnie Swingle (Dick) English; brother-in-law, Al Fretz; and several nieces and nephews whom he adored. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Fretz; and brother-in-law, Dan Swingle.

The family respected Darrel’s wishes of cremation and no service. The family will celebrate his life at a later date.

Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001.


Heidi Lynn Ost

Heidi Lynn Ost (Slipsager) of Cheyenne passed away early Sunday May 2nd at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Heidi was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 27th, 1959.   She is survived by two daughters:   Kara Ost, of Meridian, Idaho and Michelle Ost, of Cheyenne.   Other surviving family include a brother, Kurt Slipsager, of Portland, Oregon. No services are currently planned.


Brett Wayne Martin

On Monday, March 15, 2021, Brett Martin passed away at the age of 67 from cancer. He was born in Pasadena, California to Jerry B. Martin and Irene Esther (Daw) Reynolds. He served in the Army for 8 years. He received his law degree from Syracuse University and was licensed to practice law in New York and Colorado.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Dorothy Conn Martin, his children: Michael Martin, Joshua Martin, Adam Martin, and Cassandra Martin, his stepson, Jake Morse, and his stepdaughters in spirit, Crystal Henry and Fran Manning. He is survived by his brothers, Todd Martin, Scott Martin, Jerry Martin, his sisters Michelle Martin and Kathleen Reynolds, his grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brett and Dorothy had recently moved to Wyoming after many years in Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his mother Irene. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, Cheyenne WY.

Brett was passionate about father’s rights and spent most of his career trying to earn equal rights for fathers. Much of his childhood was lived in Europe and South America and that created his love for travel. He loved pets and adopted many strays over his lifetime.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the UC Health Oncology Center and the Cheyenne Regional Medical Hospital for their care and compassion.


Marvin Eugene Perkins

Marvin Eugene Perkins, 73, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming, died on May 3, 2021 in Cheyenne.

He was born on February 13, 1948 in Cheyenne.

Marvin enlisted in US Army after graduation from Cheyenne Central High School and served from 1966 to 1972 and was a Vietnam Veteran. Returned and began his career with Mountain Bell as a fleet mechanic in Cheyenne.

He retired from Lucent Technologies as a Senior Engineer in Technical Services in Denver CO after 30 years of service in the communications industry. He attended Red Rock’s Community College after retirement receiving a certificate in Fine Wood Working. Avid supporter of the Colorado Rockies, Broncos, and Avalanche. Loved Disneyland, photography, drag racing, Nascar, classic cars, especially his Ford’s, golf, and travel. Marvin also played in the Central High School Band in 1964 and played the cornet fluently.

Marvin is survived by his partner, Carol Crawford, her daughters Trudy (Robert) Haberkorn, Trina (Kelly) Haggberg, grandchildren Ryan (Brittiny) Haberkorn, Adam (Stephanie) Haberkorn, Riley (Isabel) Haberkorn, Jacob Haggberg, Allison Haggberg, Abigail Haggberg and Noah Haggberg; 5 great grandchildren all of Cheyenne; his siblings, Patricia Brisson, Jacqueline Perkins, Christina Hughes, Manuel Moralez, Lynda Moralez, Melodie Diaz, and Steve Padilla; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his father Donald Lee Perkins; his mother, Dorothy Mae Moralez; and a brother, Raymond Perkins.
Visitation will be Tuesday, 9-5, at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.

Services will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with military honors and burial to follow at Cheyenne National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the ALS Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

To send the family condolences please visit www.wrcfuneral.com


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