Mrs. Martha Vogt

Martha U. Vogt age 98, of Waterford, passed away peacefully at Waterford Senior Living on July 31, 2015. Martha was born in Racine on May 28, 1917, the daughter of the late Henry and Hilda (nee. Streich) Ulmer. She spent her early life in Racine and Milwaukee where she was a graduate of Custer High School. In October of 1940 she married Bernard Vogt whom preceded her in death on November 6, 1980. They lived in Milwaukee for seven years and moved to Waterford in 1947. In their early life they loved to dance. Martha was a seamstress for Burlington Mills for many years. On the farm in Waterford she enjoyed mowing the grass, spending time with her dogs or enjoying a nice glass of champagne. Later in life she was introduced to volunteer work at Love Inc. in Burlington and enjoyed her time there. She will sadly be missed by family and friends.
Martha is survived by three daughters: Susan Mealy, Connie (John) Silko and Toni (Josef) Ritter; by one son-in-law: Dennis Nudi; grandchildren: Todd and Matt Mealy, Nicole Nudi and Perry (Beth) Nudi; by five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Bernard Vogt, daughter: Mary Nudi, son-in-law: Michael Mealy and brother: Carl Ulmer.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10-11 AM with family prayers and eulogy at 11 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in the Funeral Home. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy memorials are suggested to Wisconsin Humane Society / Racine Campus.
Family wishes to extend a "Thank You" to the doctors and staff of Waterford Senior Living and Hospice Advantage for their special care of Mom, and also thanks to the Home Helpers of Burlington. A special "Thank You" to dear friends Kevin and Maria Spaight for being a friend and helping Mom with the farm lawn mowing and other chores.
Mealy Funeral Home
225 West Main Street
Waterford, Wisconsin 53185
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com