William Ogdahl

He was a very nice man. It was very sad when he passed.

Wally and I shared school memories starting in the second grade at Mt. View Elementary School. We were part of a pilot program nicknamed the "Whiz Kids" where a small group of us got to participate in enrichment activities such as field trips. Wally and I were always rivals...it was a challenge to keep up with him with his quick wit and just plain "smarts". He was a true competitor. Condolences to his family. Ellen Gezelius

Janet, Greg and family:
I just learned of Wally's passing and Julie and I are in shock. This is a huge loss for everyone who always looked up to him...and everyone we knew at South Salem, the Phi Delt house, Oregon State and in Salem all looked at him as a giant He lived life to the fullest.
Craig and Julie Chambers

Could not be there today and just wanted to send a message.

My brother Terry and I were best friends with Wally and Greg at Mt View Grade School in West Salem and had many fine times together. I remember Wally pitching a blistering softball game against our arch rivalsBrush College School in the spring of 1956 (we won). A true friend well remembered even after all these years.

Melvin (Buzzy) Ulven

Wally, I have fond memories of Life at South Salem High School. Then later as my attorney.
I will miss you and your good council.

To Janet, Greg and the family, thank you so much for today's "Tailgater" celebration. It was a great way to honor a life well lived. There was so much about today that was so like Wally. We are all honored and fortunate to have known him.
Mike "Mort" Porter, [email protected]

Rick and I are so very sorry for your family's loss.

I met Wally while I was working at the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association in the 1980s. I always admired how much he loved life and seemed to enjoy everything he did. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.