Gregory J. Vogler “Greg”, age 60, of Downers Grove, Illinois, formerly of Jasper, Indiana, passed away September 26, 2014. Beloved husband of 35 years to Maria Schuler-Vogler. Loving father of Nathan Vogler, Drew Vogler and Alex Vogler. Devoted son of the late Martin and Louise Vogler. Fond brother of Linda Giesler, Georgina Rowland, Rev. Ken Vogler, Carol Schmitt, Bill Vogler, Nancy Foerster, Judy Steiner, Kathy Whitten, Rich Vogler, Chris Harmon, and Tony Vogler. Greg was preceded in death by his brother Donald Vogler and a sister Mary Jane Cordon. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Greg attended Jasper High School (Class of 1972) and was honored as an outstanding alumnus in 2014. Greg earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with honors, from Purdue University in 1977, and earned his JD, with honors, from DePaul College of Law in 1984. In addition to serving on DePaul University Dean’s Council and DePaul University’s Intellectual Property Advisory Board, Greg received The Outstanding Service to DePaul University Award in 2007. In 1988, Greg co-founded McAndrews, Held & Malloy, where he specialized in patent, trade secret and trademark litigation. Greg had a very successful career as a patent litigator and had been named a “Leading Lawyer in IP Law” by the Leading Lawyers Network and had received the Chicago Top Lawyers Award, Illinois Top Lawyers Award, Illinois Super Lawyers Award, and National Leading Lawyers in IP Award. Greg’s community service included serving as an elected commissioner in Downers Grove, as Chairman of the Downers Grove Heritage Festival, as Chairman of the Downers Grove Zoning Commission, and as Chairman of the Downers Grove High School Building Referendum and Library Addition Referendum. Greg also served on the Board of Directors of the local YMCA. Greg’s special service to women’s issues included serving on the Board of Directors for Downers Grove Care and Counseling Center, and as founder of Mary Jane’s Hope, a foundation devoted to helping abused women and children. Greg’s interests and hobbies over the years included serving as President and coach of the Downers Grove Nomads Youth Basketball Club, as President of the Downers Grove Roadrunners Youth Soccer Club, and as founder and coach of St. Mary’s Grade School Cross-Country program. Visitation Sunday September 28, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Interment will be in Jasper, Indiana Greg’s hometown. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mary Jane’s Hope Foundation, 550 North Reo Street, Ste. 301, Tampa, FL 33609-1037, or the Schuler/Vogler Scholarship Fund, Dubois County Community Foundation, 600 Mc Crillus Street, Jasper, Indiana 47547, would be appreciated.
Greg was a great guy. Although we’ve been out of touch in recent years, we have fond memories of Greg from high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maria, Nathan, Drew, Alex, and all the family at this time. May his soul rest in peace.
Adrienne and I are so sorry for your loss. Whitey was a great man and I was very fortunate to know him so well. He will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
ADRIENNE AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WHITEY WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Greg was always a class act and someone we both respected and enjoyed being around. Our condolences to his entire family.
Adrienne and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. As you well know, Whitey was a great man and the world will miss him. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Maria…I can not describe the heavy heart I have and feel now as I just found out about Whitey. There were many good times by all of us Dubois County guys in Tarkington Hall. And then there was the emptiness we all experienced with the loss of Lou Bretz in the Fall of 1974. Once again that can has been opened…and again an emptiness will be felt with the loss of Whitey. Whitey was a tremendous individual and will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to you, Maria and your family……..Scott Sermersheim