Born: June 20, 1933 - Deceased: August 13, 2022
M. Catherine “Cathy” Ingersoll, nee Ochsenfeld, 89, of Wayzata, MN, formerly of Belleville, IL,
born Tuesday, June 20, 1933, in Miami, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at The
Trails of Orono in Wayzata, MN.
Catherine relocated to Atlanta, GA, where she attended grade school and graduated from
O’Keefe High School. She was granted a scholarship to Oglethorpe University where she
obtained her B.A. in Elementary Education. She enjoyed her long career, primarily teaching 5th
grade for District 175 in Belleville, IL.
She was active in local Belleville clubs including Friends of the Belleville Public Library, Ten
Toes Walking Group, Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s Wellness, Dorchester Swim and
Tennis Club along with book, genealogy, and financial investing clubs. She was an avid
Cardinals baseball fan.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Alfred Drew Ingersoll, Sr.
- Parents: Frank J. and Lillien, nee Schmidt, Ochsenfeld
- Brother: Frank J. Ochsenfeld, Jr.
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Drew (Gale) Ingersoll of Hamilton, GA
- Stacey Neville of Plymouth, MN,
- David Ingersoll of Denver, CO
- Grandchildren
- Heather (Raphael) LaPuma
- Catherine Ingersoll
- Nick (Mariah) Neville
- Dwight Neville
- Ian Neville
- 2 great grandchildren
- Treasured nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials can be made to Friends of the Belleville Public Library, 643 North 39th St. Belleville, IL, 62226. Please no flower memorials.
Visitation: Monday, August 29, 9 am – 11:45 am, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Services: Funeral will be attended by family only at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St.Louis, MO
9 Comments
So sad to hear this! She was my favorite teacher ever. She read Charlotte’s Web to us during class. I got my own copy and still remember her every time I look at the book.
She was always so dedicated to our district and community. Even after retirement she was still highly involved: volunteering, attending school board meetings, etc.
I was a student of Mrs Ingersoll’s, she was an amazing teacher who cared for her students. When I was a kid I was very sick for a few weeks with mononucleosis and she came to my house, on her own time, to teach me so I didn’t get too far behind. I will always remember her for that. Prayers to her friends and family for peace in comfort.
Both of my children (Ron and Donna) had Cathy at Emge School. She was an EXCELLENT TEACHER and always interested in her former students. She gave it her ALL…..! I remember making Pumpkin Soup (in a Pumpkin) for her class. She was a Delight!
I was a student of Mrs. Ingersoll. Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students was obvious in everything she did. She touched so many lives!
I met Cathy in Ten Toes and so enjoyed knowing her. Please accept my deepest condolences on her passing.
I lived near the Ingersolls and was very close to David and Stacey. I loved going over to their house because Mrs. Ingersoll was so kind and loving.
As a teacher she was one of the best.
Thinking of you David, Stacey and your families.
May your beautiful mother Rest in Sweet Eternal Peace and Paradise Forever.
God Bless.
Remember her so fondly, as well as the family, from both Emge and Calvary Lutheran. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother grandmother! she was such a joy to be around she brightened my days for so many years! She gave me so much advice and we laughed the entire time we were together at her hair appointments.
God bless her and keep her in his living arms! 🙏🏾❤️