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Michael Ogden Obituary
Mike graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979. He was a dedicated and proud member of the Swing Choir, the Tennis Team and the Bowling Team during his time at Lincoln. After high school, he loyally served his country in the U.S. Army as an M.P. and served much of his time in Germany. Mike enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, riding his beloved Harley, "Babs", and rooting for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He looked forward to Tuesday nights and bowling with his buddies. Most of all Mike treasured and loved time with his girls, grandkids and his extended family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Amber (Aaron) Anderson, Brandy (Aaron Hahn) Ogden and Jordan Ogden; grandchildren (with their Papa's nicknames for them), Camarin "Macki", Tobias "Scooter" and Iain "Awesome"; mother, Rebecca (Jerry) Hein; siblings, Lisa Ogden, Wendy Berg, Mark (Angie) Ogden, Kristen (Lance) Rhodes and Tanya Ogden; step-mother, Donna Ogden; mother of his girls, April Ogden; and many nieces, nephews, other loving family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; grandparents, Ward F. & Thelma (Moran) Ogden, Donald Van Law and Ethel (Clemons) Vondran; great-grandmothers, Birdie Higgins and Mary Ellen Damerval; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the funeral home. He will be escorted by the The Patriot Guard Riders of Iowa to Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA. to arrive at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, where he will be laid to rest.
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Craig Scartozzi
August 8, 2025
I grew up living across the street from the Ogdens. Mike was so kind to us kids, I was a few years younger. Thanks Mike for all the great times. Rest easy my friend.
toby scooter
December 9, 2019
Papa, love you, miss you always, merychristmas, hope you are living good in heaven
Macki Private
October 2, 2017
Papa,
I love you and I will always miss you, but I know that you are here with me.
- "Macki 2 fingers"
Pooch
May 12, 2016
I love you Mike - you may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten.
Pooch.
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A F
May 12, 2016
Mike,
From the moment anyone meet you, they could see the strength of your character. I always believed your character was crafted to be the armor of your greatest treasure, your girl's. Though you left this world far to early, your armor shall remain to guide and protect them through all of their days. i don't know if you realized it, but you shared your armor with more lives than you could possibly imagine. Though we parted ways, the friendship and guidance you once gave me shall not be forgotten.
You will be missed.
- AF
Tom Bendixen
May 11, 2016
Thank You for being You. Peace Og....memories with you, forever.
Robin & Drew Merrifield
May 11, 2016
We am so very sorry for your loss - Mike was a wonderful man, and will be missed. We will continue to pray for all of his family.
Jean Briley Davis
May 10, 2016
I have no words....
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