Albert Ellis Ingalls, 91, died Sept. 17, 2016, at 1:38 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital. Al was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Morris and Clara (Conrad) Ingalls. On April 7, 1945, he married Mildred (Campbell) Ingalls who preceded him in death on July 14, 2011.
Al graduated from Bluffton High School and then served in the U.S. Navy. After returning from his service in the Navy, Al purchased the Pine Restaurant in Bluffton with Don Martz. He later built and started Ingalls Restaurant in Bluffton which he owned and operated with his wife and family for 36 years.
He served on the Citizens National Bank Executive Board of Directors for over 40 years. Al was a member of First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and American Legion Post #382, Bluffton.
Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Connie (Robert Bash) Ingalls of Lima, Cheryl (Steve) McFadden of Westerville; a grandson, Michael (Michael Weiss) Bennett; two granddaughters, Aimee (Tom) Cerny, Crystal (Andy) Kirtland; and four great grandchildren, Remington and Rogan Kirtland, Maxton and Kendall Cerny.
Al was preceded in death by two sisters, Zelma Triplehorn and Marcene Ream.
Services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Tom Dearth officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton following the service. Visitation will be Monday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ream Folk Art Christmas Display.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
