Rodney Lem Ingels, 76, of Hiawatha, has joined our Heavenly Father, Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

He was born October 13, 1942 in Horton, Kansas, to Merle and Mary (Field) Ingels. He married Karen Gill on October 13, 1962, and she survives. Also, surviving is his son, Darrel (Christi) Ingels of Mayetta; daughter, Jackie (Mark) Petersen of Everest; grandchildren, Dyllan Petersen, Ramzey Ingels, Kiona Ingels, Keena Ingels, Amos Ingels, and great granddaughter, Nova Ingels.

Rodney graduated from Horton High School in 1960. He and his wife, Karen, raised their family in the Horton and Hiawatha communities, and resided at their home in Hiawatha since 2004.  In earlier years, Rodney enjoyed his time as a member and officer of the Hiawatha Elks Lodge and men’s bowling league. He worked at the Justice Shutter Factory (Hiawatha), Pat’s Thriftway (Horton), Lindy’s Thriftway (Hiawatha), and the Sac & Fox Casino.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2019, and the funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Dishon Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton. The burial will be held at the Horton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brown County Developmental Services or NEK Hospice. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com