Melvin Earl

Ogier

"Cowboy's don't say goodbye, they say see you later."

Melvin Earl Ogier, son of the late Clyde Ogier and Catherine (Maloney) Ogier, was born in Creston, Iowa, on February 27, 1947. Melvin graduated from Lamoni Iowa in 1965. After graduation he went directly into the army, serving until 1968. He traveled the country over the years, as a cowboy, carpenter, truck driver, and panning for gold eventually settling in Elfrida, Arizona, where he and Ruth resided from 1992 until relocating to Ellington, MO in 2026. Living next to Ruth's sister Susie Johnson and her husband Mike. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on August 16, 2026, at the age of 79.

On November 3, 1975, in Bisbee, Arizona, Melvin was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Kuntz. Melvin was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Carpenters Union. Melvin enjoyed horses, hunting, fishing, panning for gold and eating horehound old fashioned candy. He loved children, teaching them his values, love of horehound candy, and to be a little bit ornery.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Michelle Sheets, one brother, Malcom Ogier, one sister, Eileen Pearl, and two grandchildren. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ruth Ann Ogier of Ellington, Missouri, three daughters, Laura Ottinger and husband Eddie of Lynchburg, Virginia, Paula Lang and husband Pete of Harrison, Arkansas, Rebecca Horner and husband Dan of Harrison, Arkansas, two sons, Robert Counts and wife Barbara of Spokane, Washington, and Vernon Counts and wife Peggy of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, one brother, Tony Ogier and wife Donna of Lamoni, Iowa, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Melvin will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri