Alwin "Dutch" Ingalls

Alwin "Dutch" Ingalls passed away December 19th at UPMC Cole surrounded by his loved ones following a brief battle with Cancer. Dutch will be remembered for his gentle nature, devotion to his family, and love of music.

He was born in Coudersport on September 14, 1957, the son of the late Alwin D. Ingalls and Patricia M. (Barber) Ingalls of Coudersport. Dutch is a graduate of Northern Potter High School. He most recently worked for Ram Forest Products and previously worked at Ulysses Lumber and several other local lumber yards as a Lumber Inspector. He also owned and operated the former God’s Country Music store on Main St., Coudersport. Dutch was a former member of the Gospel Tabernacle where he played in the praise band for over 35 years. While attending the Gospel Tabernacle he traveled to Romania to help in the church and orphanage project. He loved playing and teaching guitar, and music played an important part of his life. He was also a car enthusiast, an avid outdoorsman and president of PEWA.

One of his greatest joys was his family, he was a doting grandfather who took immense pride in watching his family grow.

In addition to his mother, Dutch is survived by five children: Daphne (Jeffrey) Knapp of Duke Center; Eugene P. (Courtney) Ingalls of Mechanicsburg; Jedidiah (Catherine) Ingalls of Boliver, NY; Kathryn (Benjamin) Sanchez of Port Allegany; Colin (Carly) Ingalls of Ft. Wayne, IN; a brother: Frederick (Candace) Ingalls of Genesee; a sister: Melanie Ingalls of Wellsville; six grandchildren: Silas and Madalyn Knapp, Amelia and Kalliope Sanchez, Joey and Bryson Ingalls; and his former wife and lifetime companion: Karen "Midge" Ingalls. In addition to his father, Dutch was preceded in death by twin sons: Eugene Dayton Ingalls and Evan Patrick Ingalls.

Dutch will be remembered as a notorious prankster. His humor and love for making people laugh was well known by all who met him. Dutch was a frequent patron of many diners and cafes in and around Potter County, striking up friendships and sharing his love of story telling with many waitresses and community tables. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting Dutch, you had made a friend.

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects, Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10-11 am at the Coudersport Alliance Church, 7 Alliance Ave., Coudersport. A memorial service will follow at 11am at the church with Pastor Josh Dean, officiating. A private burial will be in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. The family have entrusted his arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence with his family, visit www.thomasfickinger.com.