Memorials: Grinnell United Methodist Church or to Grinnell Regional Medical Center and may be sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO BOX 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Vera Carol Vogt was born the daughter of George and Vera Murray Ziegenmeyer on October 8, 1913 on a farm near Grinnell. She was raised in southern Minnesota and in Grinnell. She graduated from Grinnell High School with the class of 1932. She then attended Grinnell College for two years. She was united in marriage with Kenneth S. Vogt on July 6, 1935 in Newton, Iowa. The couple was blessed with 3 sons, James, Robert and Dennis. The couple farmed near Grinnell for many years. Her husband Kenneth died on October 21, 1975. On April 28, 1983 she was married to Robert R. Benson of Chugiak, Alaska. She was a member of the Grinnell United Methodist Church and the Tuesday Club. She very much enjoyed the company of her children, grandchildren, as well as her many friends. Her enjoyments included spending the winter months in Arizona, traveling, playing bridge, needlework, and dancing. Carol is survived by her children, Robert (Marilyn) Vogt and Dennis Vogt, all of Grinnell; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Davies of Alexandria, Virginia. Carol was preceded in death by her husbands; her son, James Vogt on May 14, 1997; and her brother, William Ziegenmeyer.