Robert "Bob" Dean Ingwersen

Robert Dean "Bob" Ingwersen, 83, of Portersville, Pa, formerly of Butler and West Sunbury, died Thursday, May 31, 2007 in Butler, Pa. He was born Sunday, March 16, 1924 in Oakland, CA., the son of the late Lou and Bertha Ingwersen.. He attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Mr. Ingwersen served his country in The United States Marine Corps from 1942-1946. Bob was active in many Civic Organizations as well. He was Vice President Northbrook Illinois Jaycees, member U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, member U.S. Power Squadron, President West Sunbury Bantam Little League, Commissioner Boy Scouts of America Troop 5, member of Bantam Detachment #743 Marine Corps League, a volunteer for Volunteers Against Abuse, Butler County Helpline volunteer, President Moniteau Area Food Cooperative, a volunteer and Board Member of Habitat for Humanity of Butler County grateful to have had the privilege of serving (with the Rev. Jim Gordon, the late Mrs. Alice Skander et al.); all having helped and who continue to contribute in the lives of many families locally, nationally and internationally. He worked as a Self Employed Sales Professional for Consulting Engineer Magazine, McGraw Hill Publishing Company, The Borden Company, Kraft Foods Company, and Pittsburgh Magazine in addition to other advertising, sales, and publishing concerns. He also worked as a manufacturer's representative for companies in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He was also partner in a small alternative energy company that he started with his neighbors. Bob is survived by his wife, Adele Berman-Ingwersen of Portersville, Pa.; Daughter Mrs. Bob (Lisa) Dupre of Redstone, Colorado; Two Sons, Pete Ingwersen of Lake Forest, Illinois; Matt Ingwersen of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania; Four Grandchildren Jami, Collin, Michael and Adam; A Sister, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Davidson of Connecticut; and a Brother, Mr. Jim (Phyllis) Ingwersen of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Mary Alice Ingwersen nee Larson and wife Claudia E. Ingwersen nee Krawczyk. Services will be held at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Butler, Pa. on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 10 am, Rev. Bruce J. Geary officiating. A Celebration of Life reception and luncheon will follow at the Portersville residence at 112 Miller Rd. all are welcome. Memorials, Contributions and volunteer effort may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Butler County and The Prospect Library, Prospect, Pa., and are greatly appreciated. Fondly remembered by his friends, community and family, Bob will be missed. Semper Fidelis.