Russ Ogden grew up in Los Angeles, California. In World War II, he became a fighter pilot in the P-51-D Mustang but saw no combat. He served as a pastor in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches...view moreRuss Ogden grew up in Los Angeles, California. In World War II, he became a fighter pilot in the P-51-D Mustang but saw no combat. He served as a pastor in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches for forty-four years in five states. He and his wife, Betty, live in Indianapolis.view less