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Gary A. Ingwaldson

Gary A. Ingwaldson, age 68, of New Rockford, ND, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Sanford Health, Fargo.

Gary Allen Ingwaldson was born October 20, 1944, in New Rockford, ND, the son of Henry J. and Verna V. (Jasman) Ingwaldson. He grew up in New Rockford and graduated from high school in 1962. Gary worked various jobs in the New Rockford area prior to entering the US Army in 1966. On May 8, 1967, Gary was united in marriage to Darlene L. Simonson in Tacoma, WA. He was Honorably discharged April 15, 1969.

Gary spent his career working with Burlington-Northern Railroad, 1969 to 1999, and never missed a day of work in those 30 years.

He was a member of the American Legion and Order of Eagles, both of New Rockford. He loved his home town, enjoyed playing golf, softball and horse shoes for many years. He had a passion for all sports, but especially loved the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to “Oldies� music, especially songs by Elvis.

Gary is survived by his wife Darlene, of New Rockford; two children and 3 granddaughters: Lynn (Jorin) Johnson, Fargo, and their children Isabel and Olivia, and Jeff Ingwaldson, Fargo, and his daughter Madison; also one sister, Sandy (Terry) Koepplin, New Rockford.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

PRAYER SERVICE: Tuesday at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, ND

FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

INTERMENT: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND


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Name: regina frosaker clayton 9/15/13

Message: Dear Darlene and family, Im so sorry for your loss.. its been years since we were in contact. I was in ND in june of 2010 and visited with aunt Clara so sorry I missed you. I have a great aunt who lived in carrington and now resides in New Rockford at the luthern home of the good shepard, I just sent her a message as today is her 100th birthday. My oldest brother Darrell passed in 2011 @age 62 suddenly. Im not in contact with any family members but I do hear from Annas daughter Lorraine several times a year, hope this finds you well. Love Regina (Carls daughter)

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Name: Elaine

Date: 7/22/2013

Message: I just found out Friday that Gary had passed away. I am sorry of our loss. I knew Gary when we all were kids. He always was such a wonderful friend. Even though, we hadn't stayed in touch all of these years, he was always in my heart. I will miss him.

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Name: Rick Zielke (Rick Zee)

Date: 6/12/13

Message: We kept in close touch with Gary & Darlene through the years. Gary kept us up to date on things going on in New Rockford.
He will alway be in our hearts & prayers.
Rick & Linda

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Name: Deanna Smith Erickson

Date: June 12, 2013

Message: I am so sorry for your loss - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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Name: Jean Laber

Date: 06/11/2013

Message: Darlene, Lynn & Jeff

Thoughts and prayers to you all, we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you. Gary was such a nice neighbor to us when we lived next door to you, take care of each other. God Bless, Jean and Dan Laber

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Name: Ruth Dellos

Date: 06/11/2013

Message: To all of Gary's family: I will miss him very much. We did a lot of emailing back and forth. Sure have missed them. It was so good to spend time with him during our class reunion. He is in a much better place now. Our prayers go out to Darlene and his children. He was such a joy to know. God be with you all.

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Name: Deb Hoffman

Date: 6/11/2013

Message: My heartfelt condolences to the Ingwaldson family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gary was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around. His smile was seen often and his heart was world wide. May your memories keep you close to him in the trying days ahead.

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Name: Gene & Donna Jenson

Date: 06-10-13

Message: We are very sorry to hear of your loss.  Gene "Butch" & Gary went through all 12 years of school together and Gene has a lot of good memories to keep from those years besides the ones we shared as young married couples.  We saw Gary at their class reunion last year & had a chance to catch up on old times.  Keep the good memories to help get through this time of sadness.  Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.

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Name: Jenny and Steve Aune

Date: 06/10/2013

Message: So sorry for your loss.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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Name: Diane Holth-Jaeger

Date: June 9th

Message: Darlene, Lynn & Jeff, Sandy, Terry and family, I could hardly believe it when I saw his funeral notice on the Evans Funeral Home website.  It just doesn't seem possible that he's gone.  I always enjoyed visiting with him.  My prayers are with all of you.

Diane

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Name: Shirley Tchorzewski Eddie Bonnie Gerry

Date: 06/09/2013

Message: Gary will be missed greatly. Was quite a shock when I heard the news. Can still hear his voice when he use to call Sky Hey Cuz....Our prayers are with all of you, Darlene, Lynn and Jeff if there is anything you need or anything we can do for u let us know All our love Shirley Bonnie and Gerry