Donald "Don" Lynn Ogden

Donald “Don” L. Ogden age 84 of Lake Geneva, WI died peacefully at home on Monday April 8, 2024.  Don was born on February 20, 1940, son of the late Lawrence and Loma (Curtis) Ogden.  Don married Alice C. Richardson on November 21, 1981 in Crystal Lake, IL.  Together they moved to Lake Geneva from Crystal Lake; before that, he was very active in his church, volunteering for events, and helping run committees that made important decisions to keep the church going in the right direction.  After moving to Lake Geneva, he became active in the Golf View Condominiums Board, helping keep the place he and his wife lived a desirable location.  He was also active in a group of locals that have been working to save the Hillmoor Golf Course of Lake Geneva.  Among all of that, Don enjoyed sailing on Lake Michigan in his younger years, and would reflect back on that time of his life often; it reminded him of his proud service in the U.S. Navy.  He loved playing cards with his neighbors, as they got together weekly, his favorite game was Hearts.  Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, going to theaters and gardens, and touring architectural buildings together.  Don is survived by his wife; Alice; children; Kurt (Michelle) Ogden, Kevin Ogden; step-children; Michael Richardson, Denise Ebel; six grandchildren; Michael, Molly, Corina, Kaley, Cassidy, and Julian.  He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother; Curt Ogden.  Per Don’s wishes, no formal services are being held at this time.