Thomas M. Ingles, age 68, passed away from heart failure on Saturday, June 26, 2021 with his wife Susan at his side.
He was born January 22, 1953 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Wilfred and Alice (Herzig) Ingles. Tom married Susan Ziegenfelder on October 15, 1977 at St. Matthew Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Tom worked for 30 years at Ford Motor Co. as a sewing machine operator, working closely with the engineering department. He then went on to do his dream job of traveling all over the east coast in a big rig! He enjoyed occasionally bringing home seafood and live lobsters for friends and family. His passion in life was boating, either cruising the river and canals on his zodiac or sailing on his hobie cat, Leibchen or Shanarisa. He joined the Port Huron Yacht Club in 1998 and was an active sailor. He loved his “big” boat Shanarisa and took many cruises on her with friends and family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan, who he loved with all his heart and soul; his loving children, Nick (Tammy) Ingles of Aiken, South Carolina, Tim (Amanda) Ingles of Fort Gratiot, Scott of Burtchville, Shannon (Chris) Ross of Brockway and daughter-in-law, Michelle Ingles of Port Huron; beloved grandchildren, Destany, Arwen, Anya, Brayden, Roren, Elliot Rose, Jay and Jesse; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alice Ingles, Sharon Smith, Mary Kustryck, Peggie and Al Reeves, Liz Ziegenfelder, Pete Ziegenfelder, Paul (Diane) Ziegenfelder and Elaine and Bob Sewell; many beloved nieces & nephews; and very close loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Delores (Merle), Marilyn (Butch), Alice (Albert), and his brother Don and brother-in-law Don Smith.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the grandchildren of Thomas M. Ingles.
