Jack E. Ihle

Jack E. Ihle obituary, Muncie, IN

Jack E. Ihle

Jack Ihle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Meeks Mortuary & Crematory - Washington Street Chapel on Feb. 16, 2026.
Jack E. Ihle, 87, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Jack was born June 5, 1938, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of George L. and Moneta M. (Dillow) Ihle. Jack graduated from Gary Edison High School and earned two degrees from Ball State University and a Doctorate from Ohio University.

Dr. Ihle taught school in Ohio before coming to Ball State in 1968 where he began working in the Counseling and Psychological Services Center. Jack retired from Ball State University in 1990.

Jack enjoyed reading, watching tv, listening to music, photography and traveling. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church.

Per Jack's request, private burial will take place at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie.

Contributions can be made to Ball State Foundation, 2800 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 47304, American Heart Association, P.O. Vox 840692, Dallas, TX 75284, or Guardian Advocates Inc., 12 E. 10th Street, Anderson, IN 46016.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.

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