Rodney Alan Ingalls, age 59, of Polar, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on July 7, 1962, in Antigo.
Rod graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1981.
Rod served in two branches of the United States Military. He served in the United States Army from 1980 to 1983 and then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 to 1988 as a highly respected, loved and awarded corporal.
Rod was a successful entrepreneur, installing fencing and pressure washing decking. He was also a tile mason.
He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, and traveling. He was a caring and giving man who will be remembered for his sense of humor.
Survivors include his parents, Elva and Carl Rydzewski of Georgia; three sisters, Wanda (Peter) Bostwick of Seymour, Sandra Ingalls of Georgia and Michelle Tincombe of Arizona; nieces and nephews, Jeffrey (Amanda) Smith, David Smith, Angela (Aubrey) Wright, Ashayna (Adam) Lucero, Jennah Campbell, and Monique Ingalls. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Ingalls Jr., and a brother, Randall Ingalls.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 28, at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will Friday, January 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Military Honors will take place at the funeral home following the service.
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May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. His big heart and laughter will never be forgotten. Love, Tina,Alicia,Tammy,Andre(Nikki)&Aly
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Rodney was a one of kind person, His ability to make you laugh was natural, His kind heart helped many. You will be missed but never forgotten. Luv you cousin.
What a proud Marine… and I am proud of you brother ♥️
With loving memories of Cousin Rodney, we send our heartfelt condolences.
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I had Rod as a 3rd grade student at West Elem.- nice - and saw him shortly after his marine discharge at River View where we caught up a bit of the years gone by and even had a dance! May Rod rest in peace. I am saddened by his early death. Myra Nye
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May your faith bring you comfort through the difficult days ahead.
Rod was a classmate and a friend since grade school he was always smiling and yes the jokester in the bunch we had some good times rest in paradise my friend til we meet again ..... Patty
All the girls loved him hahaha :)
My handsome big brother ~
Rod enjoying a some Las Vegas
That face! haha ... was he ever serious? I love you "brudder" <3
Doing what he loved to do and he a master at it!
Good times with friends
Once a Marine Always a Marine
My brother Rod served in the United States Marines Kilo company for approximately 8 years. He was a corporal who was greatly respected and loved by those he served with.
Rodney served on presidential detail and was awarded distinguished rifleman. He was a a 5th Award Expert, consecutive with 2 deployments (2 sea service). He was awarded a metal of conduct, conduct and served in Korea.
Quoted from squad member and brother Marine Jeffery Nielsen: " Corporal Rodney Ingalls began his career as a United States Marine aboard Headquarters Marine Corp 8th and I in Washington DC. His second enlightenment landed him with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Division aboard Marine Corp Air station Kaneohe Bay Hawaii where he achieved greatness and was awarded the coveted United States Marine Corps Competition Squad Gold Medal. Rodney Ingalls was truly the best of the best the Marine Corps made and our brother. Oooh f*#@ing rah!!!! "
Quoted from squad member and Marine brother Eric Secor: "Regarding Panama: Yes he came in first place when we did the 10 k against the green berets after drinking all night"
Quoted from platoon Sgt.Major Ken Strickland: "He was a Corporal when I knew him. A distinguished marksman. He was a very hardcore Marine, physical fitness tests he was always 1st class."
I am completely heartbroken at the passing of my big brother, my childhood idol and amazing hero with a heart of gold too many did not know the true depths of.
May he dance with angels in heaven.
There will forever be an enormous hole at the loss of both of my beautiful brothers, Rodney and Randall. May they now once again laugh and joke and do what brothers do in eternal heaven.
I love you so much Rodney.
Your "lil sistah" will be missing you "brudder" , my guardian angel.
Ill see you on the bright side some day...
Until then, you go rest now.
Ill carry the torch ~
Mommas pride and joy
Ooooh RAH!!!!
Oooh rahh brother
Memories of my big brother and forever hero.
Our first packer game with Denny and Shirley, what fun me and Rod has looks so happy there
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