Valley Springs, CA…Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs died May 25, 2015. He was born in Dumas, TX to Virgil and Lottie (Roy) Ogletree. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Sacramento State.
In 1955 he was married to the Former Rosamond Kibbe in Yuba City, CA. They have two children. Mr. Ogletree joined the California Army National Guard in 1955 and served with Honor and distinction, rising to the rank of Sargent First Class.

Mr. Ogletree was employed by General Mills for 37 years. He started in the Lodi plant, after earning his degree he was transferred to the engineering department. He was transferred to the Minneapolis corporate headquarters for 4 years where he traveled over 1 million miles to different General Mills plants. In 1974 he transferred back to Lodi and became the Cake Mix Plant Manager. Due to his extensive knowledge and years of service he was called Mr. Betty Crocker.

Gene was an active member of the Tri-Dam Lions Club in Valley Springs. He served in many roles and worked on many club projects. Gene was actively involved in the United Way campaign at General Mills each year. He served as a board member for California cooperative education Association, representing Northern California. He was also an advisor to the School of Engineering and the Department of Computer Science at University of Pacific. At one time he was an advisor to Calaveras High School Ag department.

He leaves is beloved wife Rosamond: his son Kent and wife Stacey of Mountain Home; and daughter Kelly and husband Patrick of Valley Springs; He also leaves his sister Penny and husband Allen of Paso Roble. He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and Brother Garland.

Funeral Services were held at Saint Andrews Church in San Andreas on May 30, 2015. Memorial Gifts can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org.

Gerald “Gene” Eugene Ogletree
Born August 22, 1937
8147 Ospital Rd, Valley Springs, CA
Died 25 May, 2015 at home

Cause of death: Complications of Alzheimer’s Disease
BS Degree in Engineering

Served California Army National Guard January 3, 1955 to July 12, 1965

Packaging Engineer for General Mills for 37 years

Saint Andrews Parish in San Andreas, Valley Springs Lions Club

Survivors:
Spouse: Rosamond F Ogletree, Valley Springs
Son: Kent Ogletree, (Stacey) Mountain Home, Utah
Daughter: Kelly Van Lieshout, (Patrick) Valley Springs
Grandchildren: Joshua Meacham, Cassandra Ogletree, Tim Meacham, Sarah McCartney, Melissa Ogletree- Sandifier, Randall Meacham, Haley Van Lieshout, Nickolas Burton, Brett Burton, Devon Burton
Great Grandchildren: Scott Meacham, Treycin Meacham, Skyler Meacham, Monique Meacham, Theron Sandifer, Karter Meacham, Destiney Meacham, Nevaeh Meacham, Lanee Meacham, Tatianna Meacham. Addy and Emily McCartney and Reece Burton
Sister : Penny Duckworth

Preceded in death: Virgil Ogletree, Father; Lottie Ogletree, Mother; Garland Ogletree, Brother.

Memorial Service: 30 May, 2015 at Saint Andrews Catholic Church in San Andreas, CA at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Contributions: Alzheimer’s Association – alz.org‎