Gilbert Leo “Gib” Voegerl, 86, Jasper

Gilbert Leo “Gib” Voegerl, 86 of Jasper, passed away on December 31, 2025, at home.

Gib was born in Jasper, Indiana, on March 13, 1939, to Orville and Henrietta (Wigand) Voegerl.  

He married Patricia Schnell on June 22, 1963, in St. Celestine Catholic Church. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 147 in Jasper. 

Gib retired from Jasper Plastics in 2000 after many years of service.

He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper and their Men’s Sodality. He was also a member of the Dubois County Museum.

He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, taking bus trips, maintaining his yard, spending time outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia E. “Pat” Voegerl; one son, Blake Voegerl (Julia) of Bargersville, Ind.; one daughter, Nicole “Nikki” Martin (Craig) of Bowling Green, Ky.; four grandchildren, Jordan Weideman (Kyle), Bailee Voegerl, Tyler Martin, and Avery Martin; one brother, Linus Voegerl (Mary Jane) of Huntingburg; and one sister Carol Lasher of Arizona; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Connie Meyer.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gilbert Leo “Gib” Voegerl will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass time on Wednesday at Precious Blood Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.