More detail on this person: William (Bill)
Ogle, 65 , passed from this earth on Friday, April
20, 2012, in Franklin, Pa. He was born on August
3, 1946, in Corpus Christi, Tex., to Harry Edgar
and Jean Williams Ogle.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is
survived by one brother, Harry (Buddy) Ogle; his
wife, Susan YaSenka and her children Leila
Heckathorn and Adam Heckathorn; his children Jim
and Jon Ogle and their mother, Susan; Dana Ogle
and Kristina Ogle Calder and their mother, Cynthia
and Nichole Bartholomew, Victoria and Tabatha
Ogle and their mother Rosaline; His grandchild,
Wyatt Calder and his nieces, Gina Thompson and
Melissa Ogle. Bill will also be mourned by his "
other families" The Seawolves and his brothers and
sisters in Christ.
Bill attended Texas A&M until he joined the U.S.
Navy, to serve his country during the Vietnam War.
During his time in Vietnam he was assigned to the
US Navy Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three
Seawolves. Bill piloted helicopters where his
bravery and service earned him over numerous
combat medals including The Distinguished Flying
Cross and two Purple Hearts.
He was an outgoing man whose apparent wit and
intelligence made it possible to have a
conversation with anyone. These skills helped him
throughout his life including starting a trucking
business and later a computer business.
However, it was in his ministry that he felt a
real calling. Bill loved his work with the Church
of Christ. He was the minister at the Franklin
Church of Christ and other churches in Pa. and
Ohio. Bill always had an open heart and open door
to any in need and he did so by offering comfort,
support, food and even a place to stay.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. at The
Oasis 1601 N. Dustin Suite B. Farmington. 87401
on Monday, April 30, at The Oasis, 1601 N. Dustin
Suite B. Farmington, with Pastor Randy Joslin
officiating. Bill's final resting place will be
at Arlington National Cemetery with full military
honors.
Published in Farmington Daily Times on April 25,
2012
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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