Dennis Gordon Vogt, age 78, of Shakopee, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, while at his home.

A time of gathering honoring Dennis will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 3- 6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee.

Gordon and Edwina (Branchard) Vogt proudly announced the birth of their son Dennis Gordan born on September 24, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He grew up in Park Rapids, MN, along with his five siblings. Dennis attended Park Rapids High School, where he started a band playing the drums called The Rhythm Rockets that included his brother, Jim. On May 27, 1964, Dennis graduated from high school.

It was a monumental day of February 1, 1994, Dennis became enrolled as a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe of White Earth. He was extremely proud of his Native American heritage and loved passing on to his family their customs and history.

During Dennis lifetime, he had many different jobs including security for NSP and other companies. Dennis’ career also expanded as an instrument builder for Rosemount/Emerson and working for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. He was most content being an antique dealer and a fixit/repair man.

Dennis lived a simple, yet full life. Sadly, his health started to decline in early 2023, with Dennis entering the spirit world on September 6, 2023.

Dennis will be forever missed and loved by life partner, Rose Patchen; sister, Lois (Gene Sullivan) Tucker; Rose’s children, Lauri (Don) Bittner, Michael (Melissa) Patchen; grandchildren, Drew (Megan), Anthony (Sarah), Elizabeth, Travis, Cody; 6 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Greeting Dennis home in heaven are his parents, Gordon and Edwina; siblings, Irving Vogt, James Vogt, Betty Wischnak and Doris Irey.

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