Marie C. Ingalls

Marie C. Ingalls (March 31, 1936 – April 15, 2023) was an American politician. She served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.^[1]

Marie C. Ingalls
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office 1987–1992
Personal details
Born	(1936-03-31)March 31, 1936 Faith, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	April 15, 2023(2023-04-15) (aged 87)
Political party	Republican

Life and career

Ingalls was born March 31, 1936, in Faith, South Dakota to Ida and Jens Peder Jensen.^[2][3] She attended the local school graduating in 1954 and then in 1955 marrying Dale Ingall.^[3] She worked as a teacher and became the Principal for Meade County rural schools from 1976 until 1981.^[3]

Ingalls was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1986 as a Republican.^[4] She served in the house from 1987 to 1992.^[1]

Ingalls died April 15, 2023, at the age of 87,^[3] and the flags on the South Dakota State Capitol were flown at half-mast in her honor for a few days in May 2023.^[5]