Richard L. Ogle, 87, passed away at 6:45 AM on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Chace Center of Logansport.
On June 2, 1934, Richard Lowell Ogle was born in Crawfordsville to Charles and Maye Nicewander Ogle. Answering the call of patriotism, Richard served as a gunner for the US Army and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. He was honorably discharged in 1956 and had received a good conduct medal. While in the army he learned how to cross-country ski.
As a young man, Richard worked for his father on a farm pick up route. Later he began hauling canned milk and over the years it transitioned in to hauling bulk milk and whey. Eat, sleep and go to work was Richard’s way of life. He was always happy when he was busy. With a strong work ethic he drove a truck nearly 50 years. After retiring in 2000, Dick continued to drive, chauffeuring his Mennonite neighbors. As a great story teller, he had an amazing recall for detail.
Richard Lowell Ogle and Darlene M. Whiting on October 19, 1957 in Knox. They shared nearly 64 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she passed away on September 5, 2021. Their union produced five wonderful children with the blessings of two more generations added to the family tree.
Left to cherish Richard's memory are two daughters: Linda Rosendaul and husband Steve of Shipshewana, Donna Ogle of Logansport; three sons: Rick Ogle and wife Mary of Roann, Randy Ogle of Rochester, Clifford Ogle of Akron; nine grandchildren: Joshua Ogle, Aaron Ogle, Jason Ogle, Kaleigh O’Brien, Laura Read, Bradley Rosendaul, Lacey Ogle, Cody Ogle, Bryce Ogle; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Willard and husband Bill of Rochester; four sisters-in-law: Eleanor Roscka and husband Dan of Knox, Betty Larva of Knox, Patricia Zobrist of Knox, Carole Mahler and husband Mel of Plymouth; a brother-in-law Howard Whiting of Michigan City; canine companions: Bernie, a Pointer, and Sheba, a Black Lab; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Richard in death are his parents, wife, two grandsons: Chancey Ogle, and Cassidy Ogle and two brothers, Paul Ogle and John Ogle.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Richard Ogle will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Chaplain Todd Wilson will officiate.
His family will receive friends from 11-1 on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in the funeral home.
Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team.
Interment will be in the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
