The American Legion Department of Michigan
Jonesville Michigan American Legion Post 195

Ernest C Ingles

Award year: 2004

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Portrait of Ernest C Ingles

ERNEST C. ERNIE INGLES
Personal Life:
Ernie was born June 30, 1922 in Detroit Michigan and passed away in 2018. Ernie married Virginia Andrews January 3, 1948. Virginia passed on January 26, 1982. Together they raised three children Carol Ingles Roth, Shari Ingles Kurtz And Douglas Ingles.
Ernie was a former owner and operator of the Stadium Roller Rink. He also retired from the Hillsdale County School system. Ernie was the first vocational education instructor at Hillsdale High School. He later taught business math at the high school and middle school.
Additionally, Ernie received a Bachelors Degree from Wayne State University and his Masters Degree from the University of Michigan.
Military Life:
Ernie served in the United States Army during WWII in the 75th Division during the Battle of the Bulge. He served as president, secretary of the 75th Division reunion attending for over 30 years.
Awards and Decorations:
Unknown
Community and Service Organizations:
Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year
University of Michigan Alumni Association Life Member
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Life Member
First Presbyterian Church Member
Roller Skating Association International Member 62 years
Michigan Roller Skating Rink Association President/Secretary/Treasurer
Hillsdale Masonic Lodge Member
Hillsdale Man of the Year
Salvation Army Board Member 20 Years
Kiwanis President/40 year member

*material taken from the obituary of Ernest Ingles