Ruth Ingersoll

Ruth Marie (Kelly) Ingersoll passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born March 17, 1933 in Mitchellville, Iowa to Arthur J. and Delma (Adams) Kelly. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Howard Dean Ingersoll; her parents; brother, James Kelly; and sister, Patricia Parmenter. She is survived by her son, Donald Ingersoll of Lucas, Iowa; daughter, Loretta Ingersoll of Des Moines, IA; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth worked as a clerk on the Rock Island and Chicago Northwest Railroads for over 23 years. She joined Foresters in 1972 and was active in the Des Moines branch volunteering at many community events. She served as branch treasurer for six years. She especially enjoyed the Forester bus trips to Branson, Missouri.

Ruth enjoyed her many friends at Stone Crest and she enjoyed going to the Norwoodville Senior Center. She loved working with flowers, especially roses. Her favorite trips included a trip to London and Ireland.

Ruth was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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