Leonard G. Gingrich

1924 - 2013  (89 years)

• Name	Leonard G. Gingrich
  Born	25 Feb 1924
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-256983
  Died	24 May 2013	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Buried	St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I256983	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Amos B. Gingrich,   b. 2 Feb 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Jan 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 94 years)
  Mother	Susanna Gingerich,   b. 9 Jul 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 May 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 81 years)
  Married	15 Feb 1921  [1]
  Family ID	F29664	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Doris Irene Burkhart,   b. 1925,   d. 1991  (Age 66 years)
  Children	1. Gary Dale Gingrich
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F221346	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  GINGRICH, Leonard G. Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener at the age of 89. Loving father of Gary and his wife Pauline, Marlin and his wife Nadine, Wendy Gingrich and her husband Chris Blanche, and Kevin. Cherished grandfather of Julia Gingrich, Kristen Berg and her husband Bryan, Noel Gingrich and his wife Sarah, Bryn Gingrich, Michael Bayne and his wife Chrystal, Tedd Bayne, and Brandon, Justin and Brittany Blanche. Special great-grandfather to Oliver, Miriam, Braidon, Reanna, Parice, Preston and Rielynn. Dear brother of Mervin and his wife Delphine. Leonard will be remembered by the Burkhart family along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his beloved wife Doris (nee Burkhart), daughter Charlotte at birth and his parents Amos and Susanna Gingrich. Born on a farm in Waterloo Township, Leonard farmed with his father during his early adult years, then moved to Waterloo with his wife Doris. He then drove a fuel truck for Texaco, delivering to rural areas north of Waterloo for 38 years. Many of his customers remember him as "Gas Len." He retired in 1992 and enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing Solo. Friends are invited to share their memories of Leonard with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service celebrating his life will take place on Friday, May 31, 2013 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King Street, in St. Jacobs at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Derksen and Pastor Mark Diller Harder presiding. A reception to follow in the church hall. A private interment will take place at St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery before the service. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church or (MEDA) Mennonite Economics Development Associates may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

  
  

• Sources

  [S8] News - Gospel Herald, June 10, 1980 - Obituary of Susanna Gingerich.

  
  

• Event Map

  Died - 24 May 2013 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth