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Carl Beverly Ingraham, age 96, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 after living a full life. He was at Copper Trace nursing home in Carmel, Indiana at the time.
He was born on February 23, 1925 to Ray and Emily (Sides) Ingraham in Sherman Mills, Maine.
Carl grew up in Sherman Mills, Maine until he left to serve in the United States Marine Corp during WII in 1943. After the war he moved to Berlin Heights, Ohio to work on the farm with his Sister Barbara Harris. He eventually got a job working at General Motor's New Departure Hyatt plant in Sandusky, Ohio where he would work for 38 years. During his early years he learned how to fly and went on to get his multi-engine and commercial pilots license, something he was very proud of.
He met his wife, Estelle I. Constant in Chicopee, Massachusetts and they got married in 1953. They made their home in Milan, Ohio where they gave birth to 3 children. In 1966 they built their dream home in Huron, Ohio where they would live as long as they could on their own till 2018.
In retirement, Carl and Estelle traveled the world. They took trips to Mexico, Alaska, Europe, Hawaii, and to Cameroon, Africa. Carl spent a lot of his time in his workshop making bird houses and wooden airplanes.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle (Constant) Ingraham and is survived by his 3 children, David Ingraham, Steve (Carla) Ingraham and daughter, Cindy (Ted) Branam; 6 grandchildren, Davy Ingraham, Amanda Bonner, Danielle Ahmed (Chris Hilgenberg), Romaan Ahmed, Megan Ingraham, and Gavin Ingraham and 1 great-grandchild, Daniel Bonner.
Friends may call on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 12:00 pm until the time of funeral services at 12:30 pm in the Groff Funeral Homes Huron Chapel near the entrance to Meadow Green Memorial Park at 2602 Bogart Rd. Huron, OH 44839. Pastor Wally Gilbert will officiate and burial will take place following services.
Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Carl's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 255 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com
