Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Kenneth Hilbert Gingerich, of Zurich, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on June 19, 2013.He was born on Dec. 5, 1929 in Stanley Township. Beloved husband of Jean Agnes Gingerich. Loving Dad of Norma and Jim Grainger of R.R. 2 Zurich, Elaine and Bert Knip of Exeter, Dale and Barb Gingerich of New Hamburg and June and Doug Schade of Zurich. Cherished and missed by his 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Helen Gingerich and Betty Steckle. Sadly missed by his step mother-in-law Della Gingerich and her son Melvin and Audrey Melick, his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Irla (Musselman) Gingerich, parents-in-law Amos and Edna Gingerich and one brother-in-law William Steckle. Ken was devoted to his family, friends and the church. He farmed in Stanley Township and then served the farming community as a mechanic at C. G. Equipment for over 30 years. His loved ones and all who knew him will miss his kindness and big heart.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Zurich Mennonite Church. Pastor Ken Gazley officiating. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Zurich Mennonite church or a charity of one’s choice
GINGERICH: Kenneth Hilbert of Zurich
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Condolence From: Martha Clinch
To Jean and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the God of all comfort be your strength at this time.
Condolence From: Kevin and Kim Overholt
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone…..wish we could be there too
Condolence From: Eunice and Ron Kropf
Dear Jean and family:
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, but know that our thoughts are with you at this time. He is home with his Lord and Saviour.
Condolence From: Pam Gibbs
June, Doug and family…I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father….Love Pam
Condolence From: Dan & Char Elliott
We are thinking of you all at this time,and please know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.Love Dan,Char and Family
Condolence From: Wendy Heimrich
Dear Jean and Families,
My deepest condolences to you and the family. May you have comfort knowing that Ken is with his Lord.
Condolence From: Shirley ( Oesch) Erb
My Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts an prayers are with you.
Shirley
Condolence From: Earl & Joyce Wettlaufer
Dear Jean & family, you have our deepest sympathy,
Condolence From: Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Jean, Norma, Jim, Elaine, Bert, Dale, Barb, June and Doug and families
Sincere sympathy in your GREAT loss. He is home with Jesus but will be missed by so many. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time