LARRY H. OGDEN
Oxford
Larry H. Ogden, 80, of Oxford, formerly North Liberty, died on June 1, 2021 with his family at home.
Larry was born on July 11, 1940 to Clarence Ogden and Emma (Meyer) Ogden in Clarence, Iowa. In his early years he developed a love for the land and it was his passion to be and be a farmer
Land and cattle. On June 9, 1962, he married Mary Jo Howe in Tipton, Iowa.
and together they raised three sons, Mark (Kathy), Scott and Pat (Angie). He has six grandchildren, Matt Ogden (Ashley Black), Lindsey (Travis) Shaull, Owen (Brittany) Ogden, Riley Ogden, Cody and Casey Ogden. He has three great-grandchildren, Asher Ogden, Chloe Shaull and Skylar Ogden.
The highlights of his life were helping his sons prepare and watching them show cattle at the Johnson County 4-H Fairs, Iowa State Fair, and Waterloo Cattle Congress. Larry was named Seedstock Producer of the Year by the Johnson County Cattlemen in 2009. He was a member of the Johnson County and Iowa Cattlemen Association and the Johnson County Farm Bureau; former member of the Iowa Simmental Association and the American Simmental Association. He was very proud of his herd of Seven Oaks Simmental cattle, which started with 4-H projects and grew into a large herd that he and his son Scott managed. Larry was a former member of the Eastern Iowa Truck Puller’s Association. He loved driving his red “Instigator” truck and driving to truck pulls with his son Pat. The birth of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave him the greatest joy.
Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; his sons and their families; his brother Bill of Tipton; Sister-in-law, Roxanne Howe-Murphy (Jim Murphy) of Santa Fe, NM; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death; Sisters Betty and Shirley; and brothers, Donald and David.
Private family burials are planned at Larry’s request. The funeral will take place in Rochester, Iowa Cemetery. Monuments can be directed to The Bird House, Johnson County Hopsice Home, or Iowa City Hospice.
Our family would like to thank Dr. Michael Hoffman, Mercy Pulmonary, express our deep gratitude; Dr. Greg Bozek, Mercy Rehab Facility, Bird House and Iowa City Hospice for their very kind and compassionate care.
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