On November 27, 2011, Gregory Kenneth Ogle, 55, lost a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Greg was born in Seattle, WA on March 4, 1956, where his family resided for only a few years. His family moved to Helena, MT, his mother’s home town. He loved running through the mountains of his West Main neighborhood as a kid and he took full advantage of the adventures the rural-urban area had to offer. Strong bonds were formed with his cousins and friends that also lived along West Main, up the gulch and in Unionville.
Greg met Bonnie Campbell, in Helena, in fall of 1975 and together they started their journey in life by heading off to Phoenix, AZ. in early 1976. After only a few months of living in Phoenix they were transferred to Las Vegas, NV. There, Greg & Bonnie were married on July 22, 1976 at the Silver Bell Wedding Chapel. The happy couple also tried life in North Dakota and Minnesota before returning to Helena a few short years later. After 13 years of marriage, they welcomed a son, Michael Jay, to their little family. Greg couldn’t have been more proud of Mike from day one and comfortably settled into being a dad.
Some would say Greg collected occupations as a hobby, but he just wanted to try everything, not wanting to miss out on an opportunity. Over the course of Greg’s lifetime, he held positions as a telemarketer, car salesman, bartender, garbage collector, satellite installer, small engine repairman, hot tar roofer, and forest firefighter, to name some. Greg lowered barns in North Dakota, processed crab on a ship in the Bering Sea and was hired for the futile job of reducing the prairie dog population on a ranch near the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He installed gaming systems in hotels across the country from West Virginia to Santa Barbara, CA. With each job, Greg brought home great stories and wonderful memories of the brief friendships he made along the way. Greg wasn’t afraid to go where there was work but he also hated to be away from Bonnie and Mikey for too long. Greg finally found his dream job as a parts salesperson at Robert Allen Nissan in 2010. He felt it was his dream job because of the very special friends he found there. Time cut too short due to his illness.
Greg’s true hobbies were golfing with his Helena friends and online computer gaming with players all over the world. Greg had online friendships across the U.S., in Scotland, and even helped one guy from Italy with the English language through gaming and video chats. In the last few years he found that building and repairing computers to be incredibly rewarding, especially when he could introduce his friends to the world of computing and help them remain connected. He enjoyed cooking large amounts of food for many gatherings of family and friends, large and small. In his early years, Greg liked to shoot pool and play foosball, dance, camp and loved to be around friends. On second thought, Greg’s main hobby was collecting friendships.
Greg is survived by his wife, Bonnie and son, Michael Jay. Greg was a big part of Bonnie’s family and will be missed by his mother in law, Bev Campbell, Jean (Terry) Murphy, their children, Brian and Dan Murphy, Jeff (Mary) Campbell, Dave Campbell (Valari Karst), and her large extended family. Greg will also be missed by his parents, Bonnie & Harold Mohn, sister Chris (Larry) Koehler, brother Wayne (Debbie) Bushnell, Greg’s cousin Ted and his wife Barb Broderick, cousin Paula Broderick and many nieces & nephews. He cared deeply for them all. Greg also leaves behind many very special friends that meant more than the world to him.
Greg is preceded in death by his father in law, Tom “TC” Campbell, father, Ken Ogle, special aunt, Margie Broderick and grandfather, Ted Hay, grandparents Alice and Eddie Shanklin.
Funeral services with a reception to follow will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 2nd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Memorials are suggested to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
Alen & Tessie says
Bonnie & Mike our prayers are with you. You have done a amazing job. The pics & obit. were amazing. I had to laugh, that day 4 Alen’s B-day Greg had so much fun. If U ever need anything U know where we r. xoxoxo I don’t care what time day or night
Charlie, Pam & John Brown says
Dear Bonnie & Family ~
We are so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. He was one of a kind and a true friend with a great sense of humor.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and hoping your heart heals. Treasure all the fun and memories and most of all, the lives that were touched by Greg’s friendship.
May God Bless You,
Pam, Charlie & John Brown
Helena, MT
Dallas Allen says
Greg, It was great being able to know you and work with you. We love you and your family. You will be missed. Love Dallas Allen
Deb (Dort) Crawford says
Bonnie and Michael – I am so very saddened in hearing of your loss. I’m sure Greg will continue his hobby of collecting new friends in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May time heal and may God’s Grace strengthen you.
Donna Tucek says
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you husband. Hugs and prayers to you and your family
Glen Campbell says
Bonnie and family,
Our condolences on the passing of Greg – we have fond memories of his big smile, open heart, and loud and often laughter, and especially vivid memories of Greg working the grill and pitching horse shoes at many a Cam Jam’s.
With our thoughts and prayers – Sharilyn, Alec, Ambria and Glen Campbell.
Ken & Susie Edick says
Bonnie,
We are so very sorry to hear about Greg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. We enjoyed Greg so much and were glad to become his friend. Ken will miss the golf stories and funny email. We are here for you and if you need anything, please let us know.
Kris Campbell Heflick says
Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Mike during these coming days. My memories of Greg are at the cabin. He always had a smile on his face and loved to cook huge breakfasts for all who were there! The kids remember him as Mike’s (“that kid in the band”) dad, and as Bonnie’s husband. What greater honor is there than that?! Again, Bonnie, I’m so sorry.
Kris
Linda and Dave Coombs says
Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and hope that you can keep the good times you and Greg shared in your heart to help you thru this difficult time.
Mary and Monte Taylor says
Sincerest condolences to Greg’s wife, Bonnie, son, Michael, sister Christine and family, parents Bonnie and Harold. I am so sorry for this great loss. I will miss my cousin, too. Although I didn’t really get to know him in his adult years, I do have some cherished childhood memories. May God wrap His loving arms around you in this difficult time.
Meryl and Norale Young says
Bonnie, you and your family are in our prayers. During our times in Virginia City, we will always remember Greg’s sense of humor and his laugh. Always happy and wanting to be around people. God bless you.
Michael Leach says
I was so saddened by the news of Greg’s passing and am so very sorry for you Bonnie. He will be missed greatly. I still remember meeting Greg back in the 60’s when my mom used to visit with a lady she did ironing for on South Main. We used to play in the hills and streets bcak then until we gots cars and then the real fun began. I have fond memories of Greg, Steve and myself raising hell together until he met Bonnie adn started on his new life adventure. I will miss his wonderful smile and laugh and think about him often. Michael Leach
Patrick Bell says
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Ranatta & Scott Moyer says
Bonnie
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved Greg and we will be talking to you shortly. Please don’t hesitate to call us for anything.
Scott and Ranatta
Sheila Mondloch says
Bonnie, Mike and Campbell family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. May God hold you close during this time.
Tammy Jacoby says
Bon, I am so sorry! Greg will be greatly missed. I wish I could be there to give you a hug!
You and your family are in my prayers.
Theresa Oakley says
Bonnie, I am so sorry that Greg has been taken from you at such an early age. No time is good but 55 is way too soon. My thoughts are with you and Michael at this tough time in your lives.
Vicki (Sime) Fisk says
Bonnie and Michael – So sorry for your loss! Praying for your strength during this difficult time.
Yvonne Hiltabrand says
Been a long time since I saw Greg. I hope all his family and friends know his pain is over. Bless all of you.
Yvonne