William O. Ingram Sr.

William O. Ingram, Sr. Age 96, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010. He was born on August 21, 1913 in Cadillac, MI the son of Erastus and Rosezalia (Reauso) Ingram. He married Virginia Irene Owens on March 27, 1937. Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Virginia; children, Marilyn (John) Disch, Rose Mary (Joe) Ludwig, and William "Woody" (Liz) Ingram Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; brother, Keith (Bonnie) Ingram. He also leaves behind many loving nephews, nieces, and friends. Preceding Bill in death were his only sister, Joyce (Bill) Hill; 5 brothers, Cecil, Wayne (Naoma); E.S. "Red" (Jean), Russell (Maxine), Lewis (Lovina); and one granddaughter. Bill worked for and believed in serving his fellow man. He served UAW Local 602 in many capacities including President, Secretary/Treasurer, Chairman of the Bargaining Committee and Financial Secretary of the Building Committee. In the 1940's Bill was the Chairman of the Eaton County Democratic Committee. In 1949 he helped organize the Auto Body Credit Union and held Account #1. In the 1950's he took a leave from Fisher Body and worked at the Lansing Labor News Newspaper. In 1959 the leave from Fisher Body expired and Bill returned to work there as a Metal Finisher until his retirement in 1972. He was a proud Brother of Portland Lodge #31 F & AM, Grand Ledge Council #62 R & SM, Grand Ledge Chapter #85 RAM and Chapter #258 Portland OES. Bill was active at the Portland United Methodist Church as a trustee and other capacities until the early 1970s. He was best known in the local Portland area for his leadership in the Boys Scouts which spanned 36 years and earned the George Meany Award and Silver Beaver in doing so. He enjoyed teaching boys about the out of doors and helping them become exemplary citizens and young men. His fun after retirement included camping, fishing, gardening, travel and reading. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed. The funeral service was Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland with Rev. Keith Treman and Rev. Paul Bailey, presiding. Interment will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. There was also a service conducted by the Portland Lodge #31 F & AM on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com