Jeary Ingrum Obituary

Jeary J. Ingrum, 80, of Colorado Springs passed away Monday morning, July 18th 2011, at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. Jeary is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eldie Ingrum; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff & Terri Ingrum of Colorado Springs, CO and Jim and Maria Ingrum of Highlands Ranch, CO; and one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Rietz of Wildwood, MO. Jeary is also survived by eight grandchildren: Jason & wife Kristi Ingrum, Rachel & husband Mike Whaley, Joshua and Jonathan Ingrum, Katie Rietz, Jared, Jennifer and Jessica Ingrum; and great-grandchildren: Caleb Weien, Caitlyn Ingrum, and Samantha Whaley (due this July). Jeary was also survived by two sisters, Helen Mae McCready of Hastings, NE and Janet Musch of DeMotte, IN; and brother-in-law,, Joe Obermeier of Grand Island, NE; and many nieces and nephews. Jeary was born May 8th, 1931 in Whitman, NE to Jesse and Helen Ingrum. He graduated from Wolbach High School (Wolbach, NE) and served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He married EldaRae Borzych on July 2, 1955. They lived in Grand Island, NE; Sioux City, IA; Aurora and Colorado Springs, CO. Jeary worked in a dental lab, working his way to manager. After retiring from the dental business he worked for Mullen Manufacturing in Sioux City, and in 1981 moved to Colorado to run a printing business for the Skate City roller skating rinks. Jeary enjoyed his family and spending time watching his grandchildren in their sports and activities. Jeary was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jim and Walter; sister, Dixie June Obermeier; and brothers-in-law, Ray Musch and Neal Pearman. Visitation will be Thursday, July 21, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1830 S. Corona Avenue at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 22, 2011. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs following the service.