Roger William Ingle

Roger William Ingle, 88, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at his home in Bickford Senior Living in Springfield, Illinois. He was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on November 24, 1926, the son of William and Ethel Ingle, and was part of a family of seven. He married Audrey Ann Schymik on August 22, 1948. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Schymik Ingle; parents, William Ingle and Ethel Ingle Utley; his stepfather Frank Utley; his brother Jack Ingle; and his sisters Louise Ingle Shoppinghorse, and Jean Ingle Singer. He is survived by his children: Ann Worthington of Springfield, IL; Paul (Dana) Ingle of Petersburg, IL; Sarah Renard of Douglasville, GA; and Laura (JT) Hayes of Delavan, IL; five grandchildren: Annette (Mike) Gresham of Delavan, IL; Daniel (Danielle) Lessen of Richardton, North Dakota; David (Jacqie) Renard of Springfield, Missouri, Jessica Renard of Carrollton, Georgia, Grayson Ingle of Petersburg, IL; five step-grandchildren: Ben, Kelsey, and Luke Hayes of Delavan and Jaime and Erin Young of Jeffersonville, Indiana; and eight great-grandchildren, Sidney and Molly Gresham, Grace, Sam, Lochlan and Landon Lessen and Alice and Ryit Renard; and by his sister, Helen Ingle Spinner of Huntingburg, Indiana, and many nieces and nephews. Roger graduated from high school one semester early so that he could enlist in the Navy. His parents signed papers so he could join the military at 17 and serve his country during WWII. After his service, he attended college in Evansville, Indiana and earned his Bachelor’s degree in English Education. For several years, Roger taught high school English and coached basketball in Indiana and Illinois. He left teaching to work as a school photographer for ten years as teaching did not provide enough money to support his wife and four children. However, he continued to further his education with night school, obtaining his Masters Degree and certifications in school administration. In 1965, Roger returned to education as a principal at Hartsburg Emden High School. He also worked as the principal at Pope County Elementary in Golconda, Illinois from 1972-1974. He returned to central Illinois in 1974 to become the Superintendent of Hartsburg-Emden Schools and later the Superintendent of Tremont Schools, as well as interim Superintendent at San Jose. After retiring from education Roger founded a software business and wrote programs to aid in school administration. Audrey and Roger retired in 1987 and moved to Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas to enjoy a twenty-four year long active retirement. There they enjoyed attending church, socializing, travel, and playing cards and board games. Roger enjoyed playing golf, fishing, camping, and swing dancing with Audrey. He was cheerful and was constantly whistling the tunes of the big band era and doo wop. He and Audrey would often sing “Chantilly Lace” to friends and family. A memorial service will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Ill on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 at 11 am, with visitation beginning one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Bright Star Equestrian Centre, PO Box 432, Petersburg, IL 62675.

Roger William Ingle

November 24, 1926 - November 15, 2015

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