Raymond “Abby” W. Ogle Jr., 74 yrs old, left on September 4, 2024 and moved from this world to Heaven where he was greeted by all his relatives who left before him.
Abby was born to Raymond Ogle Sr. and Reba Red Eagle Ogle on June 4, 1950 in Poplar, MT. He had a great life, he traveled to many places where he attended school. As a young boy he was chosen to attend summer school in Boston Massachusetts. He graduated from Poplar High School and went to Haskell Jr. College, he then attended BYU in Utah, from there he went to college in Hawaii, and came home and graduated from Glendive.
Abby worked for the Fort Peck Tribes most of his adult life. He helped bring a lot of grants to the tribes. One of his jobs was the Director of Community Services where he did many things working with the youth, he traveled all over the Fort Peck Reservation to the different communities having a movie night and snacks. He held camp outs and many other things. He also started the first ever youth basketball tournament called Poplar Youth Tournament, everyone called them the PYT’s. This tournament ran for 35 years then Covid hit. He also was the Planning director for the tribes for many years, and he made the designs for the Fort Peck Tribal building, and the jail, the college and other buildings around the community which he talked about many times. Abby was an essential employee for the Fort Peck Tribes.
Abby served as Chairman of PCO, and he was part of Poplar Indian Days as the treasurer and at the time of his passing he was the lodge keeper for many years.
Abby enjoyed life. He helped raise two of his nieces, Launa and Markie, and five grandchildren, Kenny, Coy, Kayla, Wade and Braydan; he was very good to everyone. He loved playing machines, playing bingo, playing cards, being at family dinners, hanging out with his friends for many years. All his close friends whom he called brothers passed before him. He sure missed them.
Our mom passed away in 2020 and Abby’s health started to fail, he was a bad diabetic, he ended up on dialysis, he lost part of his leg and then he lost the other one. But he still lived on until he succumbed to his illnesses. He will be greatly missed.
Abby leaves behind his brother, Elmer Andy Ogle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mazie and Arnold Youngbird, Mary and Greg Plante, Judy Ogle and Arnie Bighorn, Shari Ogle all of Poplar, MT and Ronette Red Boy of Wolf Point, MT; his niece and grandchildren whom he helped raise, Launa, Kenny, Coy, Wade and Braydan; the rest of his nephews, Myron, Michael, Jason, John, Aaron, Louis, James, Lance, Daniel, Nikolas, Connor, Cameran, Trenton, Charles; nieces Stephanie, Lyssa, and Krysta; all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves behind his aunt and uncle Gloria and Robert Garcia from San Jose, CA and their family, his adopted brother Henri Headdress, adopted sisters Connie Thompson and Pauline Granbois, adopted brother and sister Charles and Saba Nolley and family, also cousin/aunt Pauline Boxer. Abby comes from a large family and has many relatives. His extended families are Ogle’s from Canada, Red Eagle’s, Goodwill’s, Bighorn’s, and many more whom he all loved. Please forgive us if we excluded anyone it was not intentional. Abby dearly loved all his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Reba Ogle; brothers Leonard “Oscar” Ogle, Lloyd “Slugger” Ogle; sister Jewel Ogle; nephews Morris “Robbie” Olson, Raymond Brown, William Ogle, Brandon Red Boy; nieces Markie Vondall, Whitney Ogle, and his granddaughter whom he raised Kayla Olson, and his extended family members.
Abby loved and cared for everyone. He always said he would never wish what happened to him to happen to anyone else. He will be greatly missed. Fly high brother, you are not confined anymore. You can move freely now. We know you are very happy in Heaven; you are with mom and dad and everyone else.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Mickey McAnally says
Rest in peace, my friend condolences to the Ogle family
Pauline Azure says
Abby rest in peace. God bless the family.
Robert McAnally says
Travel well to the Other Side Camp Mi koda Abby. Wakan Tanka bless the Ogle Family and relations. OnaKoda Yuhabi.
Kathleen says
My sincerest condolences to Abby’s family.
He sure knew alot when I worked with him.
I’ve known Abby for decades. Mary, Maize and I have been friends for awhile.
Take care my friends.
Rest in Perfect peace Abby.
Jonny BearCub says
Travel well Abby – friends since we were kids, I’ll always remember you and my cousin Arlen’s antics. Great memories. Have pure joy as you meet relatives and friends on that Star Road home. We will miss visiting and telling stories of when we were young. Prayers for the family as you prepare to celebrate Abby’s Life.
Michelle Wilsey says
Safe travels my friend.
Greg Bushman says
Condolences to the families… RIP Abby
Michelle Trottier says
Prayers and Condolences to Abby’s family..may he rest in eternal peace. Glad he made it home.
Bettie Szymanskirowe says
To the family of Abby may God touch at this time of loss. Rest in peace Abby
Cowboy and Jolene Chopper-Jones says
Rest In Paradise, Abby. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Karen Duboise says
Sorry to hear about Abby. You are with all our relatives in heaven. You are whole and with your mother and father. You are not suffering. Bless all your sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Linda Atchico says
May you rest in peace Abby. I’m so sorry to hear of your passing. Condolences to your family. You were a good friend to John.
Rita Weeks says
Condolences to the Ogle family. Prayers for comfort and peace. I worked with Abby on various projects over the years and found him to be knowledgeable and a good person to work with. God bless your family b
Lovina (Nina) Fox says
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to his family an relatives. Prayers of comfort to each of you.
Royleene Trottier Baracker says
Rip Abby our very deepest condolences to his families 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Brad Tande says
My sincere condolences…
Patt Iron Cloud says
God bless you dear Abby. Hugs to all of the Tiwahe. You come from a long line of leaders. We will miss you, I love you, Doksha ake Waciya Kink’te. Grandma Patt ❤️❤️💙💙😍😍🥹🥹😢😢😭
David and Chong Ae Boyd says
Cousin I will miss our trips together and long talks. You’re in thr presence of Jesus Christ. Enjoy your new legs and no more pain.
Charlie Headdress says
Abby was a big part of our family shortly after we moved to Poplar in 1962. He always was a happy person and a lot of fun to be around. Though he suffered in later life, he is rejoicing in Heaven with his partners and family who went on before him, especially Phillip and Arlyn. He lived a long happy life and brought laughter to a lot of people. Sail on Abby and we will see you on the other side.
Winnifred Schafer says
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss I just now seen it because I was looking for somebody else’s obituary but hugs and kisses to you and condolences to the family he was a very good man and he will be missed again I’m so sorry
Sharon Yellow Owl says
Cuzn Abby you’re not in pain no longer. Thank you for allowing me to travel with you. N letting me run poplar indian days stand back in the day. Lots of good memories we always laughed at the things I did. Fly high cuzn I’ll see you on the side when my journey is done.
Joel n Marcella GB says
Our sincere Condolences to all of Abby’s family near n far..prayers and hugs to all and may you find comfort in the precious memories of him..fly high with the Angels dear Abby..you earned your wings! Til we see you again..doksha
Gay Pennington says
Prayers to Abby’s family. It was great knowing you. I always love visiting with you. You was a hard worker and you always love putting on Girls& Boys Basketball Touraments. RIP my friend and fly with the Angels.🦅🦅🦅💔💔💔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Debbie Bruner says
Condolences to Abby’s family.
Rest in peace my friend!
Shannon Headdress Gonzalez says
Growing up Abby was a big part of our family. My parents took him as one of their sons. Happy memories of my brother’s with Abby, Phillip Granbois and Julian Shields. Now he is having a joyful reunion with all of them. May you rest in peace now brother. My condolences to the Ogle family.
Tara says
Rest in Paradise, now you’re with your family, Arlyn, Phillip, Julian!
Winnie Eagle says
The family of Melvina Eagle of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Canada, want to extend our heart-felt grief and sadness to our relatives in Popular and Brockton and extend our prayers of love and healing. He will be missed. With love Winnie Eagle and my mother Melvina Eagle, age 92.
Cheryle Cantrell says
Journey well Abby . You were such a nice man,
Rusty Walking Eagle says
Condolences to the Ogle family. Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
mary follette says
Condolences to the Ogle Family. Abby will be missed by all. he was a good friend.
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to you all
Donald Boyd says
R.I.P. Uncle Raymond Abby Ogle Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead..
Kara Garcia says
I’m so sorry to hear of my cousinAbby’s passing. My best memory of him is when he stayed with us in California and brought his MONKEY with him! Maybe that’s where I got my love of monkeys! I’m so glad that my mom (Gloria Red Eagle Garcia), sisters and niece got to see him a few days before his passing. My mom sent pictures and he looked healthy and happy. I hope he’s walking around and visiting with all the relatives that were there to greet him.
Love,
Kara Garcia
Ej Lambert says
My sincere condolences to all my Ogle relatives during this time of loss Abbey will be greatly missed and remembered …. fly high and journey well cousin