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Paul Stuart Voigt 1927 - 2017

Paul Stuart Voigt of Warren County, Iowa United States was born on October 20, 1927 in Evanston, Cook County, IL, and died at age 89 years old on July 12, 2017 in Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN.
Paul Stuart Voigt
Warren County, Iowa United States
October 20, 1927
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, United States
July 12, 2017
Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
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  • Introduction

    Paul Stuart Voigt was born on October 20, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, USA to parents Edwin Edgar Voigt (1892-1977) and Harriet Eleanor "Hattie" Hemstead-Dodge (1892-1955). He had siblings Theodore George (1925-1925) and Nancy Noigt (1929-2010). They lived in Evanston, Cook, Illinois, USA and Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa. On February 25, 1956 he married Lois Idoll Hughes in Minneapolis. The couple had children Kim, Ed, Hugh, and Chris Voigt. Paul had a life-long passion for math and science and attended Yale University around his time serving in the U.S. Army. He obtained a teaching degree from the U of M and started his career as a math teacher in White Bear Lake. He then became involved in computer science at Control Data and helped create the Cytrol Corporation where he worked until his retirement. Paul was active in the Kennel Club and served as Show Chairman. He personally owned Wellington Lhasa Apsos dogs. The Paul Stuart Voigt: Obituary states that he was "most of all a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Few things gave him more joy than to attend his grandchildren's music and sports events. If you were in the mood to talk, you could always count on him to fill any time available".
  • 10/20
    1927

    Birthday

    October 20, 1927
    Birthdate
    Evanston, Cook County, Illinois United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America and his mother was born in Willow Creek, Humboldt County, California, United States of America.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Paul was born in Evanston, Cook, Illinois, USA and grew up in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.
  • Early Life & Education

    Paul graduated from Indianola High School (Indianola, Iowa, USA) in 1944. He was part of the football team (2,4), Basketball team (2,4), and the Baseball team (2).
  • Military Service

    Paul Voigt enlisted on September 30, 1946 in Fort Crook Nebraska (Military serial#: 17193252). He was a private and enlisted for the Panama Canal Department. He served in the US Army.
  • Professional Career

    Paul had a life-long passion for math and science. After gaining his teaching degree from the U of M, he started as a math teacher in White Bear Lake. He became involved in computer science at Control Data then he helped found the Cytrol Corporation where he remained until his retirement.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Paul was an amateur ornithologist, a 2nd generation Mason of Templar Lodge #176 and the Scottish Rite, and a lifelong Republican recently turned Independent. He was active in Land-o-Lakes Kennel Club and served as Show Chairman and owned Wellington Lhasa Apsos. He was most of all a loving husband, father, and grandfather and loved attending his grandchildren's music and sports events. Paul's willful nature never overshadowed his caring and compassionate spirit.
  • 07/12
    2017

    Death

    July 12, 2017
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota United States
    Death location
  • Obituary

    Paul Stuart Voigt, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by parents Bishop Edwin Edgar Voigt, Eleanor Hemsted Dodge, and sister Nancy Mahoney. He is survived by wife Lois, children Kim (B.J. Johnson), Ed (Peg), Hugh (Susan), and Chris (Judy), 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren whom he all loved deeply. Paul had a life-long passion for math and science. He attended Yale University around service in the U.S. Army, and obtained a teaching degree from the U of M. Starting as a math teacher in White Bear Lake, he became involved in computer science at Control Data then he helped found Cytrol Corporation where he remained until his retirement. An amateur ornithologist, a 2nd generation Mason of Templar Lodge #176 and the Scottish Rite, and a lifelong Republican recently turned Independent, Paul was also active in Land-o-Lakes Kennel Club and served as Show Chairman and owned Wellington Lhasa Apsos. Paul was most of all a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Few things gave him more joy than to attend his grandchildren's music and sports events. If you were in the mood to talk, you could always count on him to fill any time available. Paul's willful nature never overshadowed his caring and compassionate spirit. Visitation at 10am with memorial service at 11am on Sat, Aug 19th at Faith United Methodist Church, 710 8th Street, Farmington MN. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Sunday, August 13, 2017
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Paul Stuart Voigt- Indianola High School
Paul Stuart Voigt- Indianola High School
1944 Senior Yearbook photo of Paul Voigt at Indianola High School. The quote printed next to his photo is, "One of his main interests is in aviation".
Date & Place: at Indianola High School 1304 E 1st Ave, in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa 50125, United States
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