David Voigt

David Q. Voigt, 89, of Cumru Twp., passed away on January 16, 2016 at his residence.
He was the husband of Virginia (Erb) Voigt, married Dec. 27, 1951.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Henry Wm., and Ethel (Osmond) Voigt who were former Albright professors.
A 1944 graduate of the Hershey Industrial School (Milton Hershey School), he graduated from Albright College in 1948. In 1949 he received an M.A. degree in history from Columbia University and in 1962 he received his Ph.D in social science from Syracuse University. In 2010 Albright College awarded him the Doctor of Humane Letters Degree.
As an educator, Voigt taught social studies for six years in New York State High Schools. In 1956 he began his college teaching career teaching history, sociology, and anthropology at Millersville State College. He taught sociology and chaired the department at Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio in 1963 and the following year he returned to Albright College, where he taught for 34 years, retiring in 1998.
Among his honors, Voigt received a Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1974; in 1977 he received an Albright Alumnus National Citation Award; in 1993 he was chosen Alumnus of the Year by the Milton Hershey School; In 1999 the North American Society for Sports History held a Baseball Symposium in his honor at Albright. Voigt is listed in Who's Who in America and in Outstanding Educators of America.
As an author, Voigt wrote seven books on Major League Baseball history. His three volume history, American Baseball, is regarded as a classic work on the subject. He also published nearly 200 articles on baseball. In 2009 he was named King of Baseball Town by the Reading Phillies. Voigt also coached many baseball teams in Berks youth leagues and recounted his experiences leading one of them in A Little League Journal.
Voigt's memberships included the American Sociological Association, American Anthropological Assn, and The Popular Culture Assn. He was a charter member of the North American Society for Sports History, a member and past President of the Society for American Baseball Research, and a past President of the Pennsylvania Sociology Association.
A World War II veteran, Voigt served in the Army Air Corps. He retired in 1973 as a Major in the Air Force Reserve. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington.
He was predeceased by his brother: H. William Voigt.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Virginia E. Voigt, Sons: David J. Voigt, husband of Nancy of Sinking Spring and Mark W. Voigt, husband of Mary of Blue Bell, PA. Grandchildren: Carly Hertzog and Jesse, Grady, Gregory, and Patrick Voigt. Great-grandchild: Adelaide Hertzog.
A memorial service/Celebration of Life will he held at Immanuel UCC, 99 S. Waverly St., Shillington, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2:00PM. A private interment will be at the convenience of the family.