Paul Joe

Paul Joe Ogg died on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Longmont United Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on August 9, 1945, to George Harper Ogg and Lena (Salzman) Ogg in Worland, Wyoming. Paul and his four brothers grew up working on the family farm, outside of Worland. He graduated from high school, where he was active in the Future Farmers of America, participating in judging contests for both steers and hogs. He was also on the wrestling team, going to the state meet all four years and winning individual titles, both his junior and senior years.Paul attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with a BS in 1968 in Agronomy and a Master's in 1970, in Weed Science. Paul went to work for American Cyanamid immediately following college and worked in the research area for the company for 33 years, continuing as a consultant at the time of his death. He received numerous awards and recognitions in his field, serving on numerous boards for various organization including, Western Society of Weed Science, serving as President and being named outstanding Weed Scientist for the same organization. He was a Fellow for Western Society and North Central Weed Science Society and served on the Board of National Society of Weed Science. Paul loved to travel and see the country. Paul and Yvonne recently drove to the east coast to see the fall colors, completing a dream of visiting all 50 states by traveling the last six on that trip. In addition, he also traveled to over a dozen countries overseas.He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Lea Ogg of Longmont, Colorado; a son, Gerald Harper Ogg, Gerald's wife, Cari Ogg, and their daughter, Cailin Ann Ogg of Castle Rock, Colorado; a step-daughter, Debra Schoen, Debra's husband Kim Schoen, and their daughters, Alyssa and Chelsee Schoen, and son, Taylor Schoen of Brighton, Colorado; a step-son, Bob McLaughlin and Bob's wife Kristi McLaughlin of Monterey, California; brothers, Kenneth Ogg and his wife Shirley of Worland, Wyoming, Reverend Thomas Ogg and Max Ogg and his wife Mary of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Bill Ogg and his wife Patti of Great Falls, Montana. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Cynthia Ann Ogg, in 1989.Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Longmont, Colorado with Reverend Thomas Ogg officiating. A second Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Worland, Wyoming. Burial will be in the Riverview Memorial Gardens in Worland.Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of America, 621 17th St.Denver, CO. 80293