Harvey––- Richard F. “Dick” Ogle, of 642 Cherry Creek Road, Harvey, entered eternal life surrounded by his family and the caring staff of the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, after a courageous three month battle with cancer. The son of Edward and Frances (Brown) Ogle, Dick was born in Marquette on December 4, 1926. A graduate of Marquette Senior High School’s Adult Education Program, Dick also attended Northern Michigan University, graduating with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. A patriot, Richard proudly served his country during World War II, with the U.S. Navy. Richard was wounded when his ship, the U.S.S. Lindsey (DM32), was struck by two kamikazes and severely damaged while in support of the Okinawa invasion. Through the professional seamanship of the Lindsey’s crew, the ship was able to sail under its own power across nearly one thousand miles of open sea to a ship repair facility in Guam. Even “Tokyo Rose” admitted the Lindsey refused to sink. Upon reaching the safe harbor in Guam, Naval protocol was severely breached when the Lindsey and her crew were honored by the ships and crews of senior vessels in the harbor for its courage and bravery in battle. During his service time, Richard was awarded the Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal with one Star, the Philippine Liberation Medal with one Star, and the Purple Heart. In 1951, Dick married the former Mabel D. “Skip” Cataline, and the couple began their married life together in the Detroit area. Relocating to Marquette, Dick began his career of over 25 years with the Michigan Department of Corrections at the Marquette Branch Prison, attaining the position of Power Plant Operator and retiring in February of 1983. Never one to sit still too long, after his retirement from Marquette Branch Prison, Dick drove school bus for the Marquette Area Public Schools and provided transportation services for residents of the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. A lifelong athlete, as a young man he participated in the family sport of log rolling where he won several world titles as an amateur, and took part in many birling demonstrations with his father, Ed, and brothers and sisters. He was also a goalie for many local hockey teams. After his military service, Richard briefly played baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, then became active in local athletics. Among his many accomplishments where his National Foods basketball teams in the Marquette City League, which went undefeated for two consecutive seasons and won the Hermansville tournament. His Hillcrest Dairy fast pitch softball teams and Shamrock Bar slow pitch teams were always among the top teams in the Upper Peninsula. In 1967, Richard won the Upper Peninsula Bowling Association Tournament as the top scratch bowler in the U.P. After retirement, Richard became active in the Senior Olympic Program winning over 100 medals in five states and qualifying numerous times for the Senior Nationals in the sports of swimming and ping pong. In 1968, Richard was named American Legion Post 44's baseball chairman, a program that was practically non existent at the time. Through his dedication and devotion to amateur baseball, hundreds of local youth were able to play Legion Ball. Dick was a member of Richard Jopling American Legion Post 44, where he held the position of commander at the local level and several state and national positions. He was also a life member of the Negaunee VFW Post #3165, a life member of the Purple Heart Chapter #1976, past Chapter 9 president and deputy director of MAGE (Michigan Association of Government Employees), a member of SERA (State Employees Retirement Association) and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Since 1948, Dick was also a licensed airplane pilot. Survivors include his wife, Mabel “Skip” Ogle; two daughters, Beth Ann (Ken) Philpot of Hayward CA and Kim Alyce (Ron) DeMarse of Marquette; three sons, Thomas (Cindy ) Ogle of Marquette, Edward (Annalisa) Ogle of Independence, IA, and Dean (Cynthia) Ogle of Harvey; his grandchildren, Neal (Angela) St. Onge, Maisie (Cory) Rodgers, Brandon (Krissy) Ogle, Kelly (Jon) Trasti, Shanna, Kerry, Drew, Chiara, and Gabriel Ogle, Melissa DeMarse; great-grandchildren, Jameson Rodgers, Keylee, Shayla and Hunter Ogle, Adalyn and Alyse Trapini and Carter St. Onge and Bradley Shaver; a sister, Marjorie Beauchamp of Holland; two brothers, Stanley (Audrey) Ogle and James Ogle of Marquette; a sister-in-law, Theresa Ogle of Marquette; numerous nieces and nephews, with a special place in his heart for his niece, Kathy Meagher-Brown and best friend Marv “Bill” Brewall. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Ogle and Charlotte Trolley; two brothers, William (Angela) Ogle and Robert Ogle; sister-in-law, Pam Ogle; and brother-in-law, Ronald Beauchamp. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, November 9, at St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey, with visitation to begin at 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ben Paris as celebrant. A dessert reception for family and friends will follow in the Fr. Gauthier Hall. Burial will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Richard’s pallbearers will be grandsons, Brandon and Drew Ogle; nephew, Patrick Ogle; and friends, Marv Brewall, Bill York and Dale Schmidtman. Richard’s family wishes to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff of Lake Superior Hospice for their compassionate care of Richard during his illness and the staff of D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans for the compassionate care extended to Richard during the his last days with us. Richard’s family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Richard be directed to American Legion Post 44's baseball program or Lake Superior Hospice.