Jack Ingle

July 23, 1954 - March 5, 2016

Jackie Ingle, 61, of rural Ollie, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. He was born July 23, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Leland "Dale" and Evelyn Ruth Shipley Ingle. He graduated from Pekin High School with the class of 1972. On June 2, 1973, he was united in marriage to Dondra Rowland at the Hedrick Baptist Church in Hedrick. Early on Jack worked with his father on the family farm near Ollie. He continued to farm throughout his working life. He also drove semi for A.B.F. Freight for 27 years. He retired from there when they closed the local terminal. He was a member of the Ollie Baptist Church. He loved life on the farm. Jack had a large physical presence, it was his kind heart and gentle spirit that left a lasting impression. He delighted in spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Jack also enjoyed his big yellow cat dozer that followed him around the farm. His family includes his wife of over 42 years Dondra Ingle of rural Ollie; two sons and their wives, Cory and Tiffany Ingle of Hedrick and Jason and Lindsey Ingle of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Cooper, Avery, and Brooks; and two brothers, Jim (Ruth) Ingle of West Des Moines and Marty Ingle of Eddyville. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Ollie Baptist Church at Ollie with Reverends Gary Reeves and Bill Hornbeck officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. The Fremont Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Wednesday after 11 a.m. in the Fremont Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 5-7 Wednesday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital.