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M. "Gaines" Voigt '41 June 2, 2017 2:11 PM updated: June 2, 2017 2:13 PM
SUNSET FUNERAL HOME | SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK obituary
1701 AUSTIN HIGHWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218 | 210-828-2811
Marvin Gaines Voigt
Gaines Voigt, born December 5, 1919, died May 31, 2017 at the age of 97. Gaines Voigt, retired cement company executive, was a native of San Antonio and only son of Marvin and Ella Voigt. He graduated from Alamo Heights schools and Texas A&M University. Gaines served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Major, and was a veteran of WWII. He was a lifelong member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church. He served as a director of The Alamo National Bank, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and other civic organizations. Following his retirement from business he devoted his time to civic and charitable causes, including serving as President of the San Antonio Area Foundation, President of the McNay Art Museum, director of the San Antonio Symphony, Chairman of The Combined Charities Investment Group, Trustee of The United Way, director of the Cancer Therapy Research Center, and longtime Trustee of Trinity University. He was a member of San Antonio German Club, Oder of the Alamo and The Texas Cavaliers. He continued to enjoy membership at The San Antonio Country Club and The Argyle Club. He will be remembered by his friends as a trainer of bird dogs, a hunter and sportsman, genial host, storyteller and companion. Mr. Voigt was preceded in death by his first wife Lois Wingfield Voigt. He is survived by his wife, Joan McGuire Voigt; daughter, Alexandra L. Kruse (New York); son, Eric W. Voigt and wife Jennifer (Austin); grandson, David L. Kruse and wife Jessica (New York); step-son Travis K. Mellard and wife Juli, and their son, Tucker (Austin).
MEMORIAL SERVICE
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017
12:00/NOON
SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK
1701 AUSTIN HWY.
Rev. Scott Simpson of First Presbyterian Church officiating. A reception will be held at The Argyle immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, the McNay Art Museum, Trinity University, or the charity of one's choice.
1701 AUSTIN HIGHWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218 | 210-828-2811
Marvin Gaines Voigt
Gaines Voigt, born December 5, 1919, died May 31, 2017 at the age of 97. Gaines Voigt, retired cement company executive, was a native of San Antonio and only son of Marvin and Ella Voigt. He graduated from Alamo Heights schools and Texas A&M University. Gaines served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Major, and was a veteran of WWII. He was a lifelong member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church. He served as a director of The Alamo National Bank, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and other civic organizations. Following his retirement from business he devoted his time to civic and charitable causes, including serving as President of the San Antonio Area Foundation, President of the McNay Art Museum, director of the San Antonio Symphony, Chairman of The Combined Charities Investment Group, Trustee of The United Way, director of the Cancer Therapy Research Center, and longtime Trustee of Trinity University. He was a member of San Antonio German Club, Oder of the Alamo and The Texas Cavaliers. He continued to enjoy membership at The San Antonio Country Club and The Argyle Club. He will be remembered by his friends as a trainer of bird dogs, a hunter and sportsman, genial host, storyteller and companion. Mr. Voigt was preceded in death by his first wife Lois Wingfield Voigt. He is survived by his wife, Joan McGuire Voigt; daughter, Alexandra L. Kruse (New York); son, Eric W. Voigt and wife Jennifer (Austin); grandson, David L. Kruse and wife Jessica (New York); step-son Travis K. Mellard and wife Juli, and their son, Tucker (Austin).
MEMORIAL SERVICE
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017
12:00/NOON
SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK
1701 AUSTIN HWY.
Rev. Scott Simpson of First Presbyterian Church officiating. A reception will be held at The Argyle immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, the McNay Art Museum, Trinity University, or the charity of one's choice.
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