Gary Craig Ogren

Gary Craig Ogren passed away on August 25, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born in Des Moines on November 29, 1952, the son of Gerald “Pete” and Marjorie Ogren.

Gary graduated from Hoover High School in Des Moines in 1971. Following graduation, he attended DMACC for the Diesel Mechanic Program.

Gary had a passion for working with engines which led him to working at Herman M. Brown Company as a mechanic from 1974-2007. He then worked for Peterson Construction as a truck driver, retiring from American Concrete in 2009.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Gary enjoyed all things trains and had a vast collection of diecast models of heavy equipment.

Gary lived a life full of love for his family. He will be remembered for his genuine kindness and sense of humor by all that had the honor of knowing him.

Gary is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vickie; son, Ryan (Crystal) Ogren; brothers, Lynn and Wayne Ogren; as well as a host of other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Marjorie Ogren.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, where the family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Oralabor Cemetery in Ankeny.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Gary.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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