Robert H. Ogle, 83, rural Akron, passed at 3:19 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on Nov. 29, 1936, in Denver, to the late Earl and Anna Irene (Dillard) Ogle. He married on July 4, 1962, in Wabash, Ellen J. Curless, she survives.

He worked for Ogle’s Standard Oil Station for many years. He was a farmer and also co-owner of Akron Farm Supply. While living in New Haven he worked for Big R, Lowe’s, and Farm and Fleet in Fort Wayne.

He was a 1955 graduate of Akron High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a past member of the Akron Lions Club. He always enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Ogle, Akron; son, Earl (Karen) Ogle, Plymouth; daughter, Jeanette Champion, Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Megan Champion, Kelsey Champion and Anna Ogle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Anna Irene Ogle, brother, Fred Ogle.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, with Speaker Karen Ogle officiating. A gathering will take place following the service at their home.

Memorial contribution can be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.