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Jerry Fogel

Also Known As: "Jerome Samuel Fogel"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States
Death: October 21, 2019 (83)
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Place of Burial: Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri,
Immediate Family:

Son of Max Fogel and Belle Fogel
Husband of Private
Ex-husband of Brenda Elaine Fogel and Private
Father of Private; Private; Private and Private
Brother of PVT Leo Melvin Fogel and Harriet Lewis

Managed by: Stuart Paul Glickman
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Immediate Family

About Jerry Fogel

Jerry S. Fogel, 83, of Leawood, KS, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be 10:30am Thursday, October 24, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House, Beth Shalom Synagogue or a charity of one’s choice.

Jerry was born January 17, 1936 in Rochester, NY the son of Max and Belle (Levy) Fogel.

He attended Wesleyan University in Conn, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and in 2000 was named a Significant Sig. Jerry then attended West Point.

His career started as a DJ in Rochester, NY and had a top rated show. He then worked in Hollywood from 1966 to 1980. Jerry appeared in Motion Pictures, TV and on stage. He co-starred on the Mothers-in-Law on NBC and the White Shadow on CBS. He also appeared in 3 movies.

Coming to Kansas City from LA, he served as a co-host of a top rated, issues oriented talk program for more than 15 years.

He was a member of the Kansas City FBI Citizens Academy, became the Chapter President and then rose to become National President.

In 2015, he was honored with the 1st Annual Jerry Fogel Community Service award by the FBI. He was also a director of the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor foundation.

Jerry was a 1st Lt. in E Company in the NY National Guard.

He was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom and the ROMEO’s.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Harriet Lewis.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Fogel, sons and daughters-in-law: David Fogel (Melanie), Mark Fogel (Kathleen), Ross Fogel; stepson: Jon Millstein; step-daughter and husband: Linde Mitchell (Paul); brother-in-law: Dr. Ephraim Lewis; grandchildren: Madeline, Derek and Max Fogel and Mila Mitchell.

The family wishes to thank all of Jerry’s doctors and the Kansas City Hospice House for the kindness shown to him and his family.

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Jerry Fogel's Timeline

1936
January 17, 1936
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States
2019
October 21, 2019
Age 83
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
October 24, 2019
Age 83
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri,