August 2, 1943 - October 22, 2024
Raymond W. Ogle, Jr. passed away on October 22, 2024 at the age of 81 in Portland, Oregon. Born on August 2, 1943 in El Dorado, Arkansas, Ray was a beacon of wisdom and kindness, deeply cherished as a husband, father, grandfather, and mentor. His sharp intellect and profound compassion left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
Ray graduated from El Dorado High School and Henderson State Teachers College, where he studied physics and math. After Officer Candidate School, he proudly served in the Navy from 1966 to 1970 teaching at Naval Station Great Lakes and dedicating four years to his country during a pivotal time in history.
Following his military service, Ray embarked on an impressive career at Johnson & Johnson where he ascended through the ranks over twenty-four years. He retired early to pursue consulting in the medical device sector, guiding start-ups with his seasoned insight.
Surviving Ray are his wife of 61 years, Gwen Gunn Ogle; daughter, Alison (Todd) Greco; grandson, Massimo Greco; son-in-law, Matt (Lara) Dunn; and granddaughter, Lorelai Dunn. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Dunn, and his parents, Raymond and Corinne Ogle.
A celebration of Ray's life is planned for early 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research. |