Ryan Michael Ogle
January 25, 1994 – September 6, 2015
“Love lights the way on a foggy, foggy day.
Love lights the way, in the night of darkness.”
-Ryan Ogle, 3rd grade
For 21 years, our dear son, Ryan, embodied the love he wrote of as a 3rd grader: “lighting the way, on a foggy, foggy day.” Unconditional, non-judgmental. He simply lived to cast light where there was none. Music and laughter poured through him as if he were the Universe’s chosen instrument, a role he willingly accepted, to our great joy.
Before he died, Ryan was beginning to live the life he was meant to: excelling in school at the Institute of Production and Recording Arts, working on countless music projects, and “jamming” with some of the most talented musicians in the industry. He was unbelievably, selflessly gifted, and we were and are so proud of him. And we are so blessed that his music transcends his short life here on Earth, so that he may continue to shine his light on those who loved him, and those who will be inspired by his talent to carry on his legacy.
Ryan is survived by his loving parents, Angela and Dave; his stepmom, Kris, and little sisters, Alex and Sammy; grandparents Terri Lins and Don Lins (deceased) and Denny Metz; and Richard and Connie Ogle, many aunts, uncles and cousins, countless friends, fellow artists, teachers and mentors. We are heartened by the outpouring of love from people whose lives he touched, in ways we never even imagined. And we are grateful that you’re helping us understand how even his short life made such an incredible difference for so many.
Please join us to remember and celebrate Ryan this weekend:
Saturday, September 12
Sandberg Funeral Home
2593 7th Avenue East
North St. Paul, MN 55109
Visitation is from 6-7 p.m.
Memorial Service at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 13
A Musical Celebration of Ryan’s Life
Crooner’s Supper Club
6161 Highway 65 NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
In honor of Ryan’s amazing sense of humor and style, we invite you to wear your wackiest getup to this celebration: Hawaiian shirts, thrift store garb, silly hats. It’s all welcome. Those interested in playing music or sharing stories of Ryan can message his mom, Angela at 651-253-5572.
In lieu of flowers, there will be a memorial fund set up in Ryan’s name. The money will be used to establish a scholarship in Ryan’s name at his school, the Institute of Production and Recording Arts.
Our family thanks you all for the outpouring of love and support you have given us. It is of the greatest comfort to us during this difficult time.