After a long illness, Peter Thomas DeVogel was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on April 22, 2026, at the age of 83 at The Villages Cornerstone Hospice House. He was surrounded with profound love.
He was born on September 13, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later made his home in Lady Lake, Florida.
Peter shared 43 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Maria Darlene DeVogel (née Moore).
After graduating from Lowell High School, Peter proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Launch Missile Control Mechanic. Following his military service, he continued his technical career with Lear Seigler in Grand Rapids, MI. He then moved to Florida to work as an engineer for Martin Marietta, where he earned multiple promotions over 26 years. He later retired in 2005 as a Technical Manager of Engineering at Lockheed Martin in Ocala, FL. His strong work ethic and high standards were among his most defining qualities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Josephine (née Bolek) DeVogel, and his oldest brother, Donald (Maris) DeVogel.
Peter enjoyed laughter and deeply valued time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Maria; his three children, Deborah (Miguel) Munoz, Kimberley (Bruce) Collins, and William (Camille) DeVogel; and his siblings, Johnny (Nancee) DeVogel, Mary (David) Pischner, and Rocky (Roselyn) DeVogel. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren—Lyndsy, Mitchell, Corey, Colin, Zachary, Jonathan, Nicholas, and Loryn—and a great-grandfather to Alaya and Roman. He cherished his many nieces and nephews and cousins.
He had a lifelong passion for music, golfing, bass fishing, video games, classic cars, motorcycles, and classic television shows.
Peter will be remembered for his quick wit, his passion for life, his deep devotion to his wife, and the enduring love he held for his family and the pursuits that brought him joy. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Funeral Mass will be Held at St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Lady Lake, Florida on Monday April 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Burial services will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida following the Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m.