David L. Ogden

David Lee Ogden, 69, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in a Yuma, Ariz., hospital following a stroke. He was born February 1, 1946, in Blair, Neb., to Helen (Conklin) and Kenneth Ogden and spent his childhood growing up in Decatur, Neb.  He was drafted into the Army in January of 1966 and served 19 months in Germany.  He was honorably discharged in January of 1968.  During his adult life Dave lived in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, California and Arizona, never meeting a stranger.  He was always a good friend and neighbor, helping where he could. Dave was an avid Nascar fan and loved working on his old cars, watching movies and reading books.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother-in-law Timothy Hoffner.

Dave is survived by long time companion, Ann Peckham of Yuma, Ariz.; brother, Dennis (Arla) Ogden and sister, Betty Hoffner, all of Oakland, Neb.; daughters, Anjanette Korner-Schranz and Claudia Ogden of Bensheim, Germany; grandchildren, Tobias, Luca and Selena Korner; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. 

From the May 25th 2014 50th Class Reunion Booklet

Spouse:  None

Children:  Anjanette-45 and Claudia coleen-44

I've had a number of interesting jobs.  From fixing juke Boxes, pinball machines, etc., to a salesman for a food brokerage.  Also spent a lot of time tending bar.  Next was 6 years driving a truck and mechanical work at a Farmer's Co-op.  My main achievement was working on an island off of California for 18 years.  I worked for the department of the Defense as a mechanic on a military base controlled by the Navy. 

Cancer in November of 2006 caused me to retire.  I still like to mess around with old cars.

Information taken from the May 1989 25th Decatur Alumni Booklet

Wife:  Judy

Dave has two daughters:  Anjannette-20 & Claudia-19, who live in Germany & plan to visit Nebraska in 1990.

Judy has two children:  Lisa & T. J.

Dave also has one grandchild & another on the way.  He is interested in older cars.