Gary Inglis of Dubuque, IA formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away in Dubuque.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Chadwick Persons officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Gary Inglis was born on August 24, 1942 at Hallock, MN, son of Andy and Edna (Morgan) Inglis. He was raised and attended school in Hallock graduating in 1960. Gary attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks, ND. Shortly after he entered the US Army and served his country stationed in Alaska. Following his honorable discharge he moved to Seattle, WA where he worked at Albertsons. In 1970 he moved back to Kittson County where he met his future wife Judy.

On April 27, 1974, Gary was united in marriage to Judy Vagle at Duluth, MN. Following their marriage the couple made their home in Lake Bronson, Fosston and eventually in Thief River Falls, MN where they raised their family. Gary worked for Sweetheart Bakery, Metz Baking Company and later Frito Lay. He then worked for Northern Motors, Tunberg Ford, Grand Forks Herald and back to Thief River Ford which he retired from. Post retirement he worked for Pathfinders and Hillcrest Family Services. From 1999 until 2014 they cared for many foster children.

Gary enjoyed watching stock car racing, mowing lawns, gardening, visiting with anyone that would listen. Gary never met a stranger. Gary was proud of his 47 years of sobriety and mentoring others through AA. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling.

Gary is survived by his children Bryan (Christy) Inglis, Brad (Chrissy) Inglis, and Mandy (Abhay) Rawal; grandchildren Cade Inglis, Carter Inglis and Sadhana Rawal; lady friend Jeanne Johnson; cousins Laurel Johnson, Lyndon Johnson, Lynnae Johnson- Landin, sister-in-law Jennifer Vagle, niece Stacey Fougner, and nephew Matt Vagle.

Gary is preceded in death by his wife Judy in 2014, parents Andy and Edna Inglis, in-laws Grant and Edna Vagle, brother-in-law Marshall Vagle, and nephew Tyler Vagle.