Robert “Bob” Vogler, 73, who lived in Oak Park with his husband, Tony Dobrowolski, since 1992, died on March 30, 2026. Bob grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and attended Henry Ford Junior College and Wayne State University, where he majored in Music Education. He served as an organist and choir director for multiple denominations from the time he was a teenager, and also substituted for vacationing organists on many occasions. He worked for many years as an office manager, parish administrator, and as an insurance specialist for a hospice company.

In addition to Tony, Bob is survived by his sister, Judy Dayne, and her son, Eric.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church/Organ Restoration Fund.

There will be a memorial service on April 11, Bob’s birthday, at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake St., Oak Park.

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