Mervin G. "Merv" Gingrich

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113432

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GINGRICH, Mervin Born June 23, 1927, passed away at Heritage House on September 18, 2015 at the age of 88. Merv is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Delphine (Snider). Dear father of Dwight and his wife Darlene of Waterloo and Grant and his wife Sandy of Grimsby. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Cynthia, Molly and Scott. He is survived by his in-laws Elaine Yoder of Ohio, Elizabeth Weber and Lucille Weber of Waterloo and Mary Kay Snider of Florida, Howard Gimbel of Waterloo and Bob Fitzgerald of Southampton, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also "Grandpa" to the Laotian family that his church sponsored in 1980. They are Khamsone and Seng Chalensouk and their daughters Von, Sengdao, Linda and Lisa, and their families. Predeceased by his parents Amos and Susanna Gingrich and his only brother Leonard, in-laws Doris Gingrich, Jean Fitzgerald, Carol Gimbel, Bill Yoder, Joe Weber, Howard Weber and Howard Snider. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Merv was a dedicated employee of Maple Lane Dairy for 41 years. He was an active member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, serving as their custodian for 18 years. He was also a volunteer driver for the Adult Recreation Centre for many years. Cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place prior to the service. Merv's family will receive family and friends at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Erb Street Mennonite Church on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee, Parkinson Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Delphine and her family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at Heritage House for their care and support during Merv's journey.

Waterloo Region Record, 19 Sept 2015

Mervin — Delphine Snider. (daughter of Obal Howard Snider and Selinda Mary "Linda" Becker) [Group Sheet]

Dwight — Darlene Marie Albrecht. (daughter of Harry Jacob Albrecht and Lucille Mary Barbara Jantzi) [Group Sheet]