John Peter Ogle

On February 18, 2020, popular World War II veteran and Great Falls native John Peter Ogle passed away in Haymarket, Virginia in the home of his second son and caregiver, Lt. Col. John James Ogle, U.S. Army, Ret.He was a loving, kind, gentle, and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ogle was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Rosena “Rosie” Burch Ogle; and firstborn son, James Theodore, who died tragically in infancy. John is survived by his son, John James Olgle; loving daughters, Janet Jymme Ogle Hull Goldberg and Gerry Luane Ogle; grandson, Christopher Clayton Hull, Ph.D.; great-grandson Thomas Clayton Hull (7); and many other family and friends too numerous to mention. Ogle was born in Roundup, MT on November 8, 1921.He served in the Pacific Theater in the Second World War on a Landing Ship, Tank (LST) including in the Mariana Islands.He worked his way up to be foreman of the machine shop of the Anaconda Copper Company’s famous refinery in Great Falls, where he worked for 42 years.He retired in 1982 when the refinery closed its doors. He was a longtime active member of Great Falls clubs including the Moose, Elks, and Eagles, and was an accomplished dancer and golfer. Late in life, Ogle and his wife Rosie moved to Haymarket, VA to live with their son John, and to be near daughter, Gerry, grandson, Chris, and great-grandson, Thomas. His family and friends will miss his quiet, good humor, and seemingly infinite patience as he goes to be with his Savior and Lord. Arrangements in Great Falls will be made by O'Connor Funeral Home, 2425 8th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, (406) 453-7257.In Virginia, arrangements will be made by Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110, (703) 257-6028.