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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Bryan Brodie
September 29, 2024
I remember his TV shows from the 1960s. We watched them in elementary school science class. WCVE 23 in Richmond VA.
Darnette Coleman
January 27, 2009
I too remember Mr. Ooghe from Summer Hill Elem. School. He was a fun Principal!! Much sympathy to his family and friends.
Katharine G. Salley
January 22, 2009
I still remember much of what I learned from Mr. Ooghe's TV lessons broadcast to my Bon Air Elementary School classes before our family relocated out of state in 1964. Because of his clear, reasoned explanations and ability to make learning about science fun and exciting, I (never a whiz at math or science) was able to comprehend scientific principles and processes that otherwise might have appeared boring or intimidating to me. My deep condolences to his family. I hope they can find comfort knowing that he touched and encouraged so many young minds.
KIM MCGUIRE
January 21, 2009
MR. OOGHE. WAS MY BEST FRIEND'S
DAD. HE WAS THE BEST MAN AND DAD. MARIE AND I GREW UP IN GINTER PARK. I HAD THE BEST TIME
WHEN I WAS WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. I WATCHED MR OOGHE ON TV WHEN I WAS LITTLE. HE WAS GREAT AND IT WAS SO GREAT TO KNOW HE WAS A NEIGHBOR AND MY
VERY BEST FRIEND'S DAD. I AM SO
SORRY THAT HE PASSED. MARIE I ALSO LIVE IN MIDLOTHIAN , VA I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOMETIME. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL AT 608-1458 LOVE, KIM THACKER MCGUIRE
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Marianne Barnhardt
January 20, 2009
Donna,
My deepest sympathy. If you need anything at all please call.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Ethel Stith Schneider
January 20, 2009
Midst all the sadness of losing such an important and dear member of the Ooghe family, I ask to be excused for the huge error in names I have made when submitting my sympathies.
fondly, ethel stith schneider
Rick Smallwood
January 19, 2009
Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now as you go thru this dark time, I only hope you can try to hold on to all the good times you and Ed had.As Carol's husband, I know how much all of his children meant to him and how they cared for him.Ed was 30 yrs younger when I first met you and he welcomed me into the family much more graciously than I have been able to do as the father of three of his granddaughters.Ed was good to me and trusted me when he didn't have to and I will never forget him or some of his kind words.
I'm sorry I could not be there for the service, however you and the rest of the family are in my heart.
Love
Rick Smallwood
Nancy Burkhardt May
January 19, 2009
I am so sorry to read about Mr. Ooghe passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mr Ooghe was the principal at Summer Hill School when I was a child going there from 65-70. Mrs Ooghe also taught my brother at the same school. I've always remembered both of you as kind and good people. God bless tou and thanks for the memories.
J. B. McGhee
January 18, 2009
When I was an elementary school student in Hanover County, our teacher would tune to a new public TV station in Richmond for Mr. Ooghe's science lessons each week. In those early years of educational television, he certainly was a innovative educator, and no doubt touched the lives of many young people during his career as both teacher and administrator. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this time.
Jamie Lou Hawthorne
January 18, 2009
Donna,
I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I send you my prayers and best thoughts.
Jamie Lou Hawthorne
Ethel Stith Schneider
January 18, 2009
With sadness I have read of Robert Ooghe's passing.
We extend to his family and to his brother, Bobby, our sympathies.
Both Robert and Bobby are my "second cousins". Their mother, Fanny Barksdale, was my father's, William E. Stith, first cousin.
Many years have passed without being in touch but I will always remember the Barksdale family of aunts and cousins, Little Alice, Winnie, Gae, Anne, John, and Fanny as well as Robert's father, Arthur.
Our family enjoyed much pride from the great successes of both Robert and Bobbie. The Ooghe family and all those who knew and respected Robert have experienced a great loss.
Fondly, Ethel Stith Schneider
roger wilkins
January 18, 2009
Mr.ooghe was my 7th grade science teacher at westhampton elem.--learned a lot from him. one of my favorites.To this day i still talk about him to my children in how he was a pioneer of educational t.v..Also,that what a cool guy he was. Mr.Ooghe was appx 27 yrs old at this juncture---boy was he old to me at the tender age of 12!!
He is a true american hero--the world is a lessor place without him.
Ann & Gus Sledge
January 18, 2009
With Sincere Sympathy
donald lucas
January 18, 2009
I want to express my sadness and extend my condolences to the family.
I have vivid memories of watching Mr. Ooghe in my science class.He inspired my interests in the sciences.
I can thank him for that.
mrs.vernell braxton
January 17, 2009
mr. ooghe was a blessing to our family when our son needed a school to go to. he took him under his wings and saw to it that he got a safe and comfortable education. he trully touched our lives as well as many others. we're happy to have known him. mr.&mrs. braxton parents of vaughn gregory
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