Jerry Deane Ingalls

Jerry Ingalls, age 62, of Sioux City passed away on July 10, 2020 after battling a serious illness.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior.

Jerry Deane Ingalls, the son of Donald and Edna Fern (Mastin) Ingalls, was born September 8, 1957 in Sioux City. He grew up in the area and graduated from East High School. He then attended Briar Cliff University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work. He worked for the Boys and Girls Home in Sioux City for 27 years until the illness made it difficult to continue working.

Jerry was active in Boy Scouts with his sons, Caleb and Christopher for 12 years, enjoying many camping trips and adventures. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping with friends and family, along with telling stories around the campfire. He lived for his children and enjoyed many amusement parks and roller coasters with them.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ingalls; stepson, Caleb Smith; son, Christopher Ingalls; daughter, Grace Ingalls. He is also survived by his brother, David Ingalls; sisters, Joan Cole and Susan Curtis.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Bill, and Kenneth Ingalls; and sister, Nancy Ingalls.