Roger Ingledue, age 82, of Ames, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
In accordance with his wishes, Roger was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born April 17, 1931, in Johnson County, Iowa, Roger Dean Ingledue was the son of Tom C. and Pearl E. (Griffith) Ingledue. He was later adopted by his mother's second husband, John 'Jack' Carter. Roger grew up and attended school in Marshalltown, graduating from Marshalltown High School in 1949. He served in the United States Navy for several years, then returned to Iowa where he earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture from Iowa State University.
On February 14, 1953, Roger was united in marriage to Margie Ann Hux in Marshalltown. The couple was blessed with three children, Roger, Debbie, and David.
Roger was employed as Sales Manager for Funk Brothers Seed Corn Company. He had a serving heart and will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In earlier years, Roger participated in the Gideon Society and Masonic Lodge. He possessed a strong faith which sustained him well throughout his life.
Roger is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margie; three children, Roger (Jane) Ingledue of Spencer, Debbie Cabello of Arlington, TX, and David (Jamie) Ingledue of Cat Mountain, CO; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Tom C. (Jackie) Ingledue of Kaneohe, HI.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his second father, John 'Jack' Carter; and a granddaughter, Emilee Cabello.
SERVICES
Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Grace United Methodist Church.
There will be a Miltary Service conducted by the American Legion-Glen Pedersen Post #1
following the memorial service.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Wayne Clark
Pastor Kay Hooper
CASKET BEARERS
Honorary Bearers
VISITATION
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
MUSIC
Pianist - Leah Kreutner
"How Great Thou Art"
"Thank You For Giving To The Lord"
By Bill Lauritzen
"Give Me Jesus"
By Tim Frank
INTERMENT
Burial will be at a later date.