Sad news regarding Chuck Ingels

Dear Colleagues,

It is with deep sorrow that I pass along the heartbreaking news that Chuck Ingels, longtime UCCE advisor in Sacramento County, has lost his battle with cancer. After his remarkable improvement last year, we had hoped he would remain in remission. Chuck was a wonderful colleague and friend who will be missed by all of us who knew him. I received the news from Morgan Doran this morning and have included his note below.

I'd like to remind you of the emotional-support resources available from UC for academic and staff employees at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/contacts/faculty-staff-assistance-programs.html.

Sincerely,

Glenda Humiston
Vice President

MESSAGE FROM MORGAN DORAN:

It is with profound sadness that I share with you the news that Chuck Ingels passed away at home yesterday, Sunday, August 12. As many of you know, Chuck was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in November 2017. Chuck underwent surgery to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatments and had made an astonishing rebound. Chuck even returned to work, focusing on projects he truly loved.  Unfortunately, the cancer returned in late-May and was growing too aggressively to treat. Throughout all of this Chuck received tremendous love, care and support from his wife, Tracy Lesperance, and other family members and friends. Chuck's absence leaves an enormous void in all of us who knew and worked with him. His kindness was without boundaries and he exuded an incredible energy for living a life close to nature, especially plants, staying fit, being near people he enjoyed, and doing what he felt was right. Chuck will be dearly missed.

Chuck's family will have a private service and will plan a public Celebration of Life for a day in late-September or early-October. I will share the exact date when it is decided by Chuck's family. Sympathy cards can be addressed to the UCCE office in Sacramento County at 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827.

Sincerely,

Morgan P. Doran
Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor & Director
UC Cooperative Extension Capitol Corridor

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