Russell Devon Ogden

Russell Devon Ogden, 90, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024. He was the youngest of three sons, born on January 15, 1934 to Russell and Hazel (Ward) Ogden in Ijamsville, Indiana.

Seventy years ago, on June 27, 1954, he married Nancy R. Bright, and they raised two children, Bill and Linda on the family farm in Laketon. Devon graduated from Laketon High School and excelled in basketball and ping-pong, helping to win 2 county championships. He was a farm boy at heart, and was involved in farming growing up as a child to the present day. In 1954, Devon discovered he had a knack for selling cars. He started selling cars for Snyder Ford in North Manchester, and soon was on his own operating Quality Motors (a Rambler dealership), and later, Ogden Auto, selling late-model used cars before retiring in 1995. Devon was also a pilot, and flew out of a small grass strip in Servia, taking friends and family on pleasure flights and business trips. Devon and Nancy enjoyed 29 years wintering together in Tucson, Arizona and traveling to various places out West. His famous gardening and sense of humor will be missed by many. 

The loving memory of Russell Devon Ogden will be forever cherished by his wife, Nancy Ogden, North Manchester; children, William “Bill” Ogden, Auburn, Indiana and Linda (Albert) Welch, Deland, Florida; grandchildren, Katherine Welch, Rockwall, Texas, Natalie (Andrew) Cullip, Goshen and Kayli (Dustin) Hensley, New Haven; great-grandchildren, Hailey Cullip, Evelyn Cullip, Norah Cullip, Judah Hensley, Elon Hensley, and Levi Hensley. Devon was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Lawrence and Billy Ogden.

Family and friends may call Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Rev. Bobby Board officiating. Burial will be held at Laketon Cemetery in Laketon, Indiana. 

For those who wish to honor the memory of Devon Ogden, memorial contributions may be made to the Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or the Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, 303 South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, Indiana 46982.

The family of Russell Devon Ogden has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.