IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert E.

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Ingmire

July 15, 1923 – November 4, 2012

Obituary

Saratoga Springs - Robert E. Ingmire, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Saratoga Care Nursing Home. Born July 15, 1923 in Erie, PA, Bob was the son of the late Walter Ingmire and Evelyn (Jordan) Ingmire. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Marilyn (Ingmire) Terbush. Survivors include a niece, Diane (Terbush) Dart of Oakfield, NY, and two nephews, David Terbush of Castle Rock, CO and Bruce Terbush of Ballston Spa. Bob studied at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and graduated from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY where he was also employed as news editor of the Syracuse Post-Standard. Bob was employed by the General Electric Company for 39 years beginning in 1946 working on a national "Clean Waters" program promoting sales of GE-equipped wastewater treatment plants. In 1950 Bob was named sales/promotion manager of the company's Rocky Mountain Region based in Denver. He returned to Schenectady, NY in 1952 as manager of Electric Utility Programs. In 1958 he originated GE's Gold Medallion Home program and worked in the company's Residential Market Development Operations. From 1960 to 1978 he held various management positions in the company's Major Appliance, Corporate Public Relations and Corporate Marketing Operations in Kentucky, New York and Connecticut with marketing responsibilities in residential, commercial, industrial, defense and international markets. From 1978 to 1984, Bob managed the GE Marketing and Corporate Consulting group identifying growth opportunities in the private and public sectors. Bob retired to Saratoga Springs where he served on the Boards of the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club and Birch Run Home Owners Association. Bob also served as a trustee for the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. His interests included golf and family history. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11am Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A memorial service will follow at 11am at the funeral home and burial will be in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. Bob had a charitable heart and shared his good fortune with many local charities over the years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home

628 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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