Gene "Oggie" Ogden passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Washington County Nursing Home. He was 67 years old.

Oggie was born on December 24, 1953 in Enid, Oklahoma to Floyd Conrad and Abigail "Alene"(Hart) Ogden.  Oggie lived in Alaska briefly at the age of 14, and at the age of 17 returned to Alaska for a couple more years.

Gene and Beth (Kuehn) were married on May 21, 1977.  Out of that union two sons; Floyd and Douglas were born. The Family lived in Fort Morgan and Brush, before settling on a small farm outside of Akron.

Oggie worked at Pawnee Public Service (now Xcel Energy) for 30 plus years before he retired. His hobbies were raising hogs (Oggie's Hoggies) and collecting model tractors. He relaxed by drawing and painting.

Oggie made his choice to serve the Lord on September 10, 1965 in Colorado, and was baptized on July 5, 1968 at Lake Alaska. He was faithful to his choice to serve God and passes that Love on to his sons and grandkids. Oggie's 5 grandkids brought a great calm to him during his time in the nursing home.

Gene Edwards Ogden is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Alene; brother Conrad; sister-in-law Carol, and 4 granddaughters.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Beth (Kuehn) Ogden of Akron, and two sons; Floyd (Jeanne) Ogden and their family Lyrah, Jaith, Delon, Rowan, and Elyanna of Sidney NE;  and Douglas Ogden who labors in the state of Minnesota. Gene is also survived by brothers, Bill Ogden of Denver and Sam Ogden of Colorado Springs. A sister-in-law Marge Ogden of Littleton. Brothers-in-law George (DeAnn) Kuehn of Omaha NE, Keith (Angie) Kuehn of Terrell, TX, and many nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers. The Ogden family would like to thank everyone for their love and support.

Donations can be made in Oggie's honor to the Akron Library or the Akron City Park. It is intended for the funeral to be held outside, so please feel free to bring your own chairs.

A funeral service will be held Monday, October 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Akron Cemetery Gazebo.  Visitation will precede the funeral at the Gazebo from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.    Interment will follow at the Akron Cemetery.