Gordon Ingersoll

Gordon Ingersoll

November 23, 1930 - April 08, 2015

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Gordon “Junior” Ingersoll, 84, of Belmont, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Our House Assisted Living, Platteville. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont. Rev. Connie Matye will officiate. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Gordon “Junior” Ingersoll Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Gordon was born on November 23, 1930 in Platteville, the son of Gordon Sr. and Ada (Burkholder) Ingersoll. He was united in marriage to Arlene Mester on May 28, 1949, at Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont. She preceded him in death on February 12, 2004.
Junior farmed until 1970 and then worked for the Lafayette County Highway Department for 20 years, until his retirement. Junior and Arlene enjoyed many summers in Chetek, Wisconsin, camping and fishing. He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont. He is survived by two daughters, Vickie (Jon) Schellpfeffer of Verona, WI; Marsha (James) Spakowicz of Oshkosh, WI; five grandchildren; Marc (Becky) Schellpfeffer, Amy (Justin) Niemetscheck, Nic (Maria) Schellpfeffer, Sandy (Kevin) Kohfeldt, Dr. Daniel (Dr. Carolyn Presley) Spakowicz; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Edwards of Belmont; brothers, Eugene “Gene” (Betty Jean) Ingersoll of Lancaster, WI; James (Linda) Ingersoll of Baraboo, WI; William (Kathy) Ingersoll of Platteville; brother-in-law, Hubert “Hubie” (Joyce) Mester of Belmont; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sisters-in-law, Sherry Ingersoll and Betty Ewing and brother-in-law, David Edwards. The family would like to Thank the staff of Our House Assisted Living for the eleven years of wonderful care and the staff of St. Jude Hospice for their care given to our father.

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Susy Digmann Pagel
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Vickie and Jon, So sorry to hear about your dad. I remember so many fun times at your home with your mom and dad. Your dad always made us feel so welcome. Such good memories. You are in my prayers.
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Scott and Barb Fleming
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Vickie, Marsha and families, We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you cherish many happy memories of your life together. Scott and Barb
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Oz & Jeanie, Adam & Hillary Merry
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Vickie and Jon, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Memories of your Father will remain with you and your family forever. May he rest in peace. We will hold your family in our prayers. With our sympathy, Oz and Jeanie
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Nanci Alexander ( Betty's sister)
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Condolences to the Ingersoll family. Betty spoke with such affection for you and the love and support she received over the years.
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Fred and Kay Fischer
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Vickie and Family, We are so very saddened by the death of your dear father and that loss that hurts so much. Hopefully you are comforted knowing that he is in heaven with your Mom now. You took such great care of him all these years and sure he was grateful for that love. Take care of yourselves and we send you our love and prayers during this difficult time. Kay and Fred Fischer
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Don and Shirlie Deery
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With our sympathy, Don and Shirlie.

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