William F. Ogle

William F. 'Bill' Ogle was born March 20, 1931, at Vassar, Kansas. He was the son of William Wilson and Bertha Grace (Barber) Ogle. Bill grew up in the Michigan Valley, Kansas area, moving to Ottawa, in Franklin County, Kansas, in 1953, where he made his home until his death Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the age of seventy-three years. Bill graduated from Michigan Valley High School with the class of 1949. From 1949 to 1952, Bill drove a milk route with his brother; was a field man for Bennett's Creamery in the early 1960's; Dairy Inspector for the state of Kansas; and owned and operated Ogle Refrigeration in Ottawa. In 1997, he was elected commissioner for Franklin County District 3, serving four years. Bill proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from May of 1952 to January of 1956, earning the rank of Corporal. He was dedicated to the point of regretting not staying in longer than four years. Honors he received included the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and National Service Defense Medal. His tour of duty included eighteen months in Japan. He was a member of Aerie Lodge #2700, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ottawa; Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #5901, Ottawa; Ducks Unlimited; Union Chapter #15, Order of the Eastern Star, Ottawa; Ottawa Lodge #18, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons; and past member of the National Rifle Association. Bill loved the outdoors and most sports, including hunting, fishing, boating, and water skiing. In fact, he taught his nieces how to ski. An excellent cook, he made the best 'Elk Hunter' breakfast for miles around. He was a big hearted person and would do anything for anybody. When needed, he was always there. His nieces and nephews reminisced 'if Mom or Dad said no, we would go to Uncle Bill and Aunt Hazel!' On September 8, 1956, Bill was united in marriage with Hazel Louise Haas at Kansas City. She preceded him in death on July 28, 1991. He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Willard Ogle; and two infant sisters. Mr. Ogle is survived by his son, Ernest Ogle and his wife, Cherri, of El Dorado, Kansas; sister, Wilma Price of Lenexa, Kansas; three granddaughters, Stephanie, Cassie, Callie; grandson, Chance; and several nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held from the Dengel & Son Mortuary 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2005. OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Dan Oglesby. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mr. Ogle at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 9:00 a.m. Friday to the service hour, where the family will meet with friends 7 to 8:00 Friday evening. CEMETERY: Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Kansas, with military honors by United States Marine Corps Honor Guard. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #5901, Ottawa, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.