Carl Grant Ingersoll
September 11, 1932 – October 28, 2026
Carl Grant Ingersoll, 94, passed away on October 28, 2026, at his home in American Fork, Utah. Born September 11, 1932, in Lehi, Utah, to D. Grant and Helen LaBell Andersen Ingersoll, Carl lived an extraordinary life dedicated to faith, family, education, athletics, and service. A proud graduate of American Fork High School, a U.S. Army veteran, and a Brigham Young University graduate, Carl spent 20 years teaching biology at American Fork High School, where he was affectionately known as the “King of the Classroom.” A legendary basketball coach, he led American Fork to two state championships in 1976 and 1979 before joining the coaching staff at Brigham Young University. His influence reached far beyond the classroom and basketball court, inspiring generations of students and athletes.
Carl married his sweetheart, Gene Oborn, in the Salt Lake Temple on August 17, 1953. Together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and service. Devoted members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Carl and Gene served three full-time missions together. Carl had an unmatched enthusiasm for life, a passion for gardening, fishing, and the outdoors, and a remarkable gift for making everyone feel like a friend. He never met a stranger, and those who knew him will forever remember his warm personality, contagious energy, endless stories, and genuine love for others. Of all his accomplishments, his greatest pride and joy was always his family.
Carl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gene; his parents; his sister, Mayrl Richards; and his granddaughter, Sage Ingersoll. He is survived by his seven children: Jeff (Cindi) Ingersoll, Jan (Ronald) Davies, Jody (Don) Sargent, Julie (Jon) Melton, Jillinda (Rob) Wahlin, Jarod (Jamie) Ingersoll, and Jason (Monica) Ingersoll; along with 30 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6, at 11 a.m. at the Alpine Tabernacle (110 E Main St, American Fork, UT 84003). A viewing will be held on the same day of services at 9:30 a.m. A pubic viewing will be held the night before services on Thursday, November 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the American Fork 8th Ward (320 North 100 East, American Fork, UT 84003)
Carl leaves behind a remarkable legacy of faith, love, laughter, and service. His was a life beautifully lived, a family deeply loved, and an influence that will continue for generations. To know Carl was to love him, and to be loved by Carl was a gift never forgotten.