Merle Edward Ogle of Muncie, Indiana passed away at the age 68 at his residence the morning of Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born in Muncie on November 25, 1953 to the late Robert V. and Shirley J. (Ogle) Jones.

Merle married Rhonda L. Holtzclaw in Muncie on December 3, 1994, and together they journeyed through life. Merle retired in 2015 after working for more than 30 years as Maintenance Director at the YWCA in Muncie. He attended Union Chapel Ministries in Muncie. He loved stock car racing and was an avid Nascar Fan. Of all the trophies he won, he was most proud of the Sportsmanship Award. He also enjoyed demolition derbies and loved to do home improvement projects, as it made him proud to see what he was able to do. He also loved to "tinker" with old cars.

Merle is survived by his wife, Rhonda L. (Holtzclaw) Ogle; sons, Jeff S. Ogle, Sr. (Chassidy) and Rick L. Ogle (Rachel); daughter, Zoey M. Ogle; sisters, Cindy Smith and Sandy Beckley (Gus); seven grandsons, Jeffery, Kyle, Trinton, Jordan, Daulton, Josh, and Hunter; and ten great grandchildren.

Merle was preceded in death by his parents, Robert V. and Shirley J. (Ogle) Jones; son, Merle E. Ogle, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Russ Smith.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 PM, also in the Funeral Home, officiated by Brian Holtzclaw. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com .

COVID-19 Limitations: No restrictions at Garden View Funeral Home or Gardens of Memory Cemetery at this time, effective July 1, 2021. Thank you for your previous cooperation and patience.