Thomas "Tom" Newell Ingram

He was born April 28, 1934 in Peoria to Newell and Harriett (Rickelman) Ingram. He first married Joann Henrich and later married Kay Updyke Raineri on August 2, 1983 in Peoria. She survives along with his four children: Terri (John) Lindenmeier of Peoria, AZ, Diane (Scott) Hill of Bartonville, Michael Ingram of Washburn, Lisa Breymeier of New Richmond, OH and one step-daughter, Lyn Fauser of Bartonville. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Ken Richard, two brothers: Larry and Dan Ingram, two granddaughters: Angela Lindenmeier, Dani Caho, and one step-daughter, Deb Lentz.

Tom graduated from Manual Training High in 1952 and attended Bradley University. Tom was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1952 to 1954. He was an Electrician at Keystone Steel and Wire for 30 years retiring in 1989. Following his retirement he worked for the Commerce Bank for eight years.

He was a member of the Bartonville American Legion Post 979 and a lifetime member of the Bartonville VFW. He was an avid St Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed golfing with several buddies. Tom had two hole in one games one in 1981 and one in 2004.

Tom was a great husband, father, and grandfather.

Visitation will be Friday July 7, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 979 of Bartonville.