James B. Ogle

"Jimmy"
James Bruce Ogle

James Bruce "Jimmy" Ogle, age 70 of Toledo answered his final call on April 7, 2011. He was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1940 in Toledo. Jimmy actively served in the U.S. Army from 1963 – 1965 in Furth, Germany in the 73rd Military Police Battalion, Company A. He received his appointment to the Toledo Police Division on December 24, 1966 and was sworn in on January 13, 1967 entering the 28th Toledo Police Academy Class. On March 17, 2000 Jimmy was presented the Number 1 Badge, indicating the top in seniority. He worked the uniform shift for 8 years and then was assigned to the Dispatcher's Office where he served 32 years. Jimmy eventually dispatched to grandsons of officers that he began serving within at least 4 families. He continued the tradition of the "Holiday Broadcast" passed down from former officers during his career in dispatching.

He was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod since 1956. Jimmy was a member of the American Legion, the Toledo Post 512, for 30 years, where he served as a post adjutant for 15 years. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 40 where he served as Sergeant at Arms for 13 years and a member of the Toledo Police Patrolman's Association, Lodge 10, since the organization was formed and also served over 30 years as bartender. Jimmy served as scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 119.
He was an avid photographer and enjoyed photographing many special events and making an album to remember them by. He was a member of many "special families" throughout his lifetime including that of the Toledo Police Division.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Colleen on December 21, 2005, grandparents, Fred and Sophia Brubach and James and Daisy Ogle, and his brother Thomas Ogle, Sr.
Jimmy is survived by his loving family, Sons, Robert Fritts and Michael Mugler; sister, Gayle (Norm) Smith; grandchildren, David, Evan, Michael Jr., Jacob, Tyler, Jennifer, Raven and Daniel.
The family will receive guests Monday from 2 – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with the Fraternal Order of Police and American Legion Post 512 Services at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.
Those wishing to make monetary donations are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the staff and caregivers at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, especially Brian and Carol, for all of their loving care and support given to Jimmy and his family through this difficult time.