Bob Ingram Obituary (1949

Hastings resident Robert "Bob" Ingram, 64, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska Memorial service will be 11:00am, Monday, March 3, 2014 at St. Mark's Pro Cathedral in Hastings with the Reverend Catherine F. Scott officiating and military rites by the Hastings Burial Detail. Open house with his family will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Sunday, March 2, 2014 at DeWitt Funeral Home in Hastings. In honoring Bob's wishes to be cremated there will be no viewing. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Hastings. Robert L. Ingram was born April 28, 1949 in Sabetha, Kansas the son of Jerry W. and Susie M. (Aeschliman) Ingram. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1967. Bob entered the United States Navy and serviced during Vietnam on the USS Enterprise. He married Donrue Turner on June 8, 1968 in Jacksonville, Florida. They later renewed their vows on July 4, 2011 in Hastings, Nebraska. Bob attended Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska where he studied graphic design and Central Community College in Hastings where he received his associate degree in carpentry. He worked for Metz Bakery, Image Incorporated, Cornhusker Press,David & Associates and taught graphic design at Hastings College. He also owned his own business, Ingram Design & Associates, in Yuma, AZ. Bob was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and the Masonic Lodge #50. He enjoyed riding his Victory, wood working with walking sticks, playing the violin and reading. Bob cherished his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife, Donrue of Hastings; three children, Angie Springer, Kris Shea and her husband Dan all of Hastings, Mick Ingram and his wife Brandi of Burlington, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Brandon Springer, Austin Springer, Dalton Springer, Kylie Kennedy, Anthony Tappan, Cade Ingram, Coby Ingram, and Crae Ingram; sister, Iris Johnson and her husband Rich; two brothers, Gary Ingram, and Rick Ingram; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.