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Rebecca Witmer

Female 1875 - 1967  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  Rebecca Witmer was born 8 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1967, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-605.7
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingrich, Rebecca, daughter of Isaac and Leah (Baer) Witmer, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 8, 1875; died at South Waterloo Hospital, Galt, Ont., as the result of a stroke, May 26, 1967; aged 91 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Dec. 29, 1896, she was married to Enoch Gingrich, who died in 1961. Surviving are 7 sons (John, Cecil, Lorne, Arnold, Arthur, Clayton, and Wayne), 5 daughters (Ida--Mrs. Joseph Cressman, Bertha--Mrs. Stanley Moyer, Mrs. Anetta Witmer, Cora--Mrs. Harold Groh, and Mary--Mrs. Freeman Austin), 44 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite, Kitchener, where funeral services were held May 29, with Robert N. Johnson, Rufus Jutzi, and C. F. Derstine officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 25 - June 27, 1967--Pages 582-83

    Rebecca married Enoch S. Gingrich 29 Dec 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enoch (son of Rev. Jacob B. Gingrich and Elizabeth Sherk) was born 8 Mar 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ida Lauretta Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1993; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. 3. Bertha Mae Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Mar 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Rev. John Edmund Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1983, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; was buried , Littleton Cemetery, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.
    4. 5. Enetta Rose Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Jacob Cecil "Cecil" Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1903, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Wilfred Lorne Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1998; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Cora Isabella Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Mary Etta Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Feb 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1984; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    9. 10. Rev. Arnold Elmer Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1970; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ida Lauretta Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 19 Dec 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1993; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ida Lauretta Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92303
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Ida — Joseph Cressman. Joseph (son of Rev. Osias Cressman and Anna Gingrich) was born 25 Nov 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1987; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Lois Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Arnold Willis Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1998, Latrobe, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Alte Menist Cemetery, Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.
    3. 13. Vernon Lyle Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Ferne Lucille Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Bertha Mae Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 28 Mar 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bertha Mae Moyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92304
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Maid
    • Residence: 1921, 42 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper

    Notes:

    MOYER, Bertha Mae -- At Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Wednesday, Dec 25, 1985, in her 87th year, Bertha Gingrich. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Moyer; dear mother of Ronald Paul of Kitchener and Robert Stanley of Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by one daughter, Marjorie (Mrs. Samuel Hoekstra) of Milwaukee. Also survived by eight grandchildren; five brothers, Cecil, Wayne and Clayton of Cambridge, Lorne of Kitchener, Arthur of London Ont. and three sisters, Ida (Mrs. Joseph Cressman), Mrs. Enetta Weber and Mrs. Cora Groh, all of Cambridge. Mrs. Moyer was predeceased by two brothers, the Rev. John Ginrich of Pueblo, Col. and Rev. Arnold Gingrich of London and one sister, Mrs. Mary Austen of London. Mrs. Moyer was born in Waterloo township and was a resident of Kitchener for a number of years, coming to Cambridge in 1981. Friends will be received at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Fairview Mennonite Centre Auditorium, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge. Interment in Woodland cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Fairview Mennonite Home or the MCC would be appreciated by the family.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Dec 1985

    Bertha married Stanley Moyer 27 Jun 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Stanley (son of Abraham Moyer and Mary Ann Daum) was born 20 Jan 1891, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 21 Jun 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Marjorie Carol Moyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1924; died 1969.
    2. 16. Robert Stanley Moyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Ronald Paul Moyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Rev. John Edmund Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 7 Oct 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1983, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; was buried , Littleton Cemetery, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Edmund Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92305
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingerich, John Edmund, son of Enoch and Rebecca (Witmer) Gingerich, was born at Preston, Ont., Oct. 7, 1900; died of a cardiac arrest in Denver, Colo., Nov. 16, 1983; aged 83 y. On Sept. 14, 1927, he was married to Mary Mabel Weaver, who died on Mar. 29, 1963. On Sept. 20, 1969, he was married to Grace A. Hunsperger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carolyn Kay Lehman) and 2 grandsons. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Beatrice Jeanette). He was ordained as a minister on Dec. 10, 1933, and served congregations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. He was also ordained to the office of bishop. He was a member of Glennon Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Denver, Colo., Nov. 19, in charge of David McDonald; interment in Littleton (Colo.) Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 50 -December 13, 1983, page 874


  4. 5.  Enetta Rose Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 20 Mar 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Enetta Rose Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204058
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Enetta — Charles Wilfred Witmer. Charles (son of Edmund B. Witmer and Lovinia G. Hallman) was born 21 Apr 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1952. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Ruth Marie Witmer  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Jacob Cecil "Cecil" Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 31 May 1903, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Cecil Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5647.4040
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingrich.- Cecil, 98, Cambridge, Ont., died Oct. 1. Spouse: Mary Hunsperger Gingrich (deceased). Parents: Enoch and Rebecca Gingrich (deceased). Survivors: children Jeanne Weber, Doris Gascho; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: Oct. 5 at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge

    TheMennonite, November 20, 2001, page 16, Vol. 4, No. 44.

    Jacob — Mary Elizabeth Hunsperger. Mary (daughter of Dilman Hunsperger and Lydia Ann Nahrgang) was born 13 May 1906, Of, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Doris Yvonne Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Nov 1933; died 1 Mar 2021, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Wilfred Lorne Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 27 May 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1998; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lorne Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5647.4000
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1937, 189 Hoffman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Wilfred — Orpha Viola Mann. Orpha was born 1911, , North Dakota; died 1 Aug 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Willis Emerson Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Virgil Everett Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Miriam Evelyn Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. Freda Mae Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 24. David Richard Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 25. Donald James Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 26. Mildred Arline Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1935, near, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 27. Louis Clare Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1938; died 9 Nov 1939; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 28. Viola Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1950; died 25 Mar 1950; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Cora Isabella Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 9 Jun 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Cora Isabella Groh
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386773
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GROH, Cora (Gingrich)

    Peacefully, at Fairview Mennonite Home, on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in her 93rd year. Cora, beloved wife of Harold, who predeceased her on September 17, 1981. Cora was born June 9, 1907, the middle of 12 children of Enoch Gingrich and Rebecca (Witmer). She grew up on the old Sherk farm, near the Pioneer Tower. An older brother, Cecil and three younger brothers, Arthur and his wife Marie, Clayton, Wayne and his wife Justine survive her. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Groh of Ottawa. Loving mother of David and Mary of Iowa, Mary Groh of Scarborough, Ruth and George Wiens of Kingston, Elizabeth and Rudy of Kitchener, John and Arlene of Waterloo and Deborah Groh and Stephen Bishop of Toronto. Cora leaves 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Cora was predeceased by two daughters, Eleanor and Joan and by a son-in-law, Glen Rudy. Mrs. Groh was a school teacher and pursued this profession both before and several times during her marriage. Cora and Harold married on June 29, 1929 and settled in Kingston, where their first child was born. Harold's subsequent activities as a minister, school teacher and administrator took them to Toronto, Chatham, Vineland, London, England and various places in Waterloo County. On retirement, they settled in Kitchener and attended First Mennonite Church. Cora is remembered by many people associated with the Toronto Mennonite Mission, by former teachers and students at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, by members of the Wanner and Bloomingdale Mennonite Churches, international students and colleges associated with the London Mennonite Centre and many others privileged to meet her during her active life. Cora's family would like to thank, Fairview Mennonite Home, for providing 20 years of excellent care. The faintly will receive friends at the Fairview Mennonite Home, on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.in. Following a private committal service, a memorial service will be held at First Mennonite Church on Wednesday. Jan. 12, 2000 at 2: 30 p.m.

    The Record 10 Jan 2000 pg B3

    ______________________


    Groh.- Cora Gingrich, 92, Cambridge, Ont., died Jan. 9. Spouse: Harold Groh (deceased). Parents: Enoch and Rebecca Witmer Gingrich (deceased). Survivors: children David, Mary, Ruth Wiens, Elizabeth Rudy, John, Deborah; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 12 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.


    The Mennonite, February 8, 2000, pages 12-13, Vol. 3, No. 6.

    Cora married Rev. Harold David Groh 29 Jun 1929, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of Anson Groh and Lovina Bechtel) was born 22 Nov 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Sep 1981, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Mary Etta Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 12 Feb 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1984; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204062
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  9. 10.  Rev. Arnold Elmer GingrichRev. Arnold Elmer Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 18 Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1970; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204064
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1940, Bothwell, Zone Twp., Kent Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Arnold Gingrich (1911-4 October 1970) was born near Preston, ON. He was ordained a Mennonite minister in 1935. He was pastor of the Bothwell Mennonite Church in Kent County, ON. (1935-60), when he moved to London, ON. He was president of the London Rescue Mission board (1960-64) and was field secretary for the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board (1961-69). in 1968 and 1969, he was president of the London Council of Churches, later called the Inter-Church Council. While at Bothwell, Gingrich conducted a weekly radio broadcast (World of Missions) on Chatham radio station CFCO. From 1969 until his death, he was executive secretary of the Ausable Springs Ranch, Ailsa Craig, ON. Gingrich was president of the London Folk Arts Council (1966-69) and member of the board of the Canadian Bible Society (1960-70). At his death he was survived by his wife Gladys (Shantz); a daughter, Ruth Gingrich of Bella Coola, BC; and a son, Paul Gingrich, of Ann Arbor, MI.


    Gingrich, Arnold Elmer (1911-1970) - GAMEO. (2016). Gameo.org. Retrieved 28 May 2016, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Gingrich,_Arnold_Elmer_(1911-1970)

    Arnold married Gladys Shantz 15 Jun 1940. Gladys (daughter of Ervin B. Shantz and Louisa Baer) was born 20 Nov 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Lois Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ida2, 1.Rebecca1)

  2. 12.  Arnold Willis Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ida2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 11 Sep 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1998, Latrobe, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Alte Menist Cemetery, Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202149

    Notes:

    Cressman, Arnold W. (1928 - 1998)

    Arnold W. Cressman, church leader, visionary and entrepreneur, b. 11 September, 1928 to Joseph and Ida (Gingrich) Cressman on the New Hamburg, Ont., Cressman homestead, built by his great-grandfather, Amos and grandfather, Osiah, both Mennonite ministers. Arnold, the second child, had one younger brother and two sisters. He died on July 8, 1998 at the Latrobe, Pennsylvania hospital.

    At age 14, Arnold left school to work on the farm where his entrepreneurial spirit expressed itself in building things from scrap metal, wood or machine parts and experimenting with new ideas in agricultural.

    Arnold was baptized at the Geiger Mennonite Church in his teens. He studied at Ontario Mennonite Bible School and Institute in Kitchener, Ont. There he met Rhoda Garber, daughter of John F. and Anna Mae (Wenger) Garber, whom he married on July 13, 1956 in Burton, Ohio. They lived near New Dundee, Ont. .

    In 1951, Arnold graduated from OMBI and was ordained to the ministry at the small, rural Blenheim Mennonite Church which granted him several leaves to study at Eastern Mennonite College. He earned BA degrees there in Bible and English Literature (1956) and a BA from Western University, London, Ont. (1960).

    Arnold was pastor at Blenheim (1951-61) and at Baden (1959-61). Despite his youth, he gained respect for conciliatory efforts during a conflict which saw two bishops and several pastors leave the conference in 1960. In 1990, Arnold returned to Ontario to be interim pastor at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for fifteen months. Alongside early ministry, Arnold taught at OMBI, edited Evangel, a monthly conference magazine, served on committees, did carpentry work and designed and built an innovative, cost-effective and environmentally friendly house for his family.

    In 1961, the Cressmans moved to Scottdale, Pa. where Arnold worked for the Mennonite Publishing House and as Field Secretary for the binational Mennonite Church's Commission for Christian Education until 1970. He shaped and promoted Christian education across North America and wrote curriculum and worship material. He articulated his vision for the church in numerous published pieces, including his weekly "Nurture Lookout" column in Gospel Herald and in vanguard magazines like Festival Quarterly.

    In 1962, Arnold and Rhoda purchased a small, rural property "with possibilities" but no amenities. Over three decades, they upgraded the cottage for the family - daughter Jenny and sons Eric and Jon Robert - gouged out several spring-fed ponds, planted a forest of 10,000 trees, a small orchard and garden, all in tune with a fundamental philosophy: taking care of God's earth.

    In 1968, Arnold was named executive director of Laurelville Mennonite Church Center while still carrying his Scottdale jobs. His dreams, visions, well-honed practical skills and risk-taking transformed Laurelville. Association membership doubled, old buildings were redesigned and new ones added. Innovative programs trained youth and addressed critical issues in the church, business, society, the arts and families. Arnold proposed long-term goals but also kept Laurelville flexible to respond to immediate challenges. "Aiming at a moving target" was his style. Ill health forced his resignation as director in 1977, but he assisted with programming for ten more years.

    Arnold's passion for Anabaptist faith and history permeated Laurelville's program and resulted in the founding of TourMagination in 1970 by Arnold, Rhoda and Jan and Barbara Gleysteen. On European tours the Cressmans led, hundreds of North Americans discovered their Anabaptist roots and renewed their faith. Gradually tours to six continents were added, connecting thousands of members of global Anabaptist-related churches. When Arnold's transplanted kidney quit functioning in 1993, he and Rhoda left TourMagination.

    Arnold served on the EMC & S (seminary) Board of Trustees (1977 - 84), the Mennonite Publication Board (1979-87) and in numerous positions at Scottdale Mennonite Church where he was a member for 37 years.

    Arnold's life was like a tapestry, its separate segments woven together by common threads of creativity, passion, faith and a desire for shalom. Never hobbled by the obvious, always striving for what might be, he encouraged others "to join him in new expressions of faithfulness to Jesus Christ."


    Burkhardt, Ferne. (January 2006). "Cressman, Arnold W. (1928-1998)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. https://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/c74712.html


  3. 13.  Vernon Lyle Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ida2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Vernon — Doris Ann Gingrich. (daughter of Angus S. Gingrich and Almeta Good) [Group Sheet]


  4. 14.  Ferne Lucille Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ida2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Ferne — Donald Cameron Burkhardt. (son of Menno M. Burkhart and Hattie Z. Lichty) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Lorrie Lucille Burkhardt  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 15.  Marjorie Carol Moyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 1924; died 1969.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marjorie Carol Hoekstra
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180745

    Marjorie — Samuel Hoekstra. [Group Sheet]


  6. 16.  Robert Stanley Moyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Rebecca1)

  7. 17.  Ronald Paul Moyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bertha2, 1.Rebecca1)

  8. 18.  Ruth Marie Witmer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Enetta2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Ruth — Edward Leroy Schiedel. (son of Allen Schiedel and Salome Horst) [Group Sheet]


  9. 19.  Doris Yvonne Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jacob2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 13 Nov 1933; died 1 Mar 2021, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Doris Yvonne Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219121

    Notes:

    1933 - 2021 Passed away peacefully, at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of Ivan Gascho (2006) for 50 years. Loving mother of Fay Gascho of Petersburg and her husband Andre Bernier (2017), Jeanette Gascho and her husband Scott Nicoll of Plattsville, and Christine Gascho and her husband Steve Bradley of Kitchener. Proud and loving grandmother of Maya, Myles and Morgan Bernier, Billy Nicoll (Alison), Amy Nicoll (Jose), Ilia Nicoll (Ryan), and Jake Nicoll. Great-grandmother of Silas Nicoll, Meesha and Paloma Contreras. She is survived by her sister Jeanne Weber of Orillia. Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Mary (Hunsperger) Gingrich of Breslau. Doris served as a pastor and co-pastor at Shantz Mennonite Church from 1986 to 1994. From 1994 to 1999 she served as Conference Minister of the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Ontario. She has been living at the Court at Laurelwood for the last five years. Cremation will take place on Friday, March 5, 2021. Friends and family are invited to join in a virtual funeral service on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Details will be posted on the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home website. Special thanks to Dr. Levesque (ED), Greta from Spiritual Care, the Patient Experience Team Melissa, Jessica and Tammy, as well as the staff on the 6th floor COVID ward at St. Mary's Hospital: Dr. Coyne, and nurses (absolute angels) Suzy Young, Andrea, Sandra, Jen, cousin Gloria, Chantelle, Melanie, Melissa, Tatiana and Andi for their selfless care since February 24. Condolences for the family and donations to Sanctuary (care of the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre) or the charity of your choice may be arranged by contacting the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Doris — Ivan Gascho. Ivan (son of John S. Gascho and Annie Gerber) was born 22 Apr 1932; died 8 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 20.  Willis Emerson Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Willis — Lorraine Major. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Wayne Stewart Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Oct 1963; died 11 May 1981, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  11. 21.  Virgil Everett Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1)

  12. 22.  Miriam Evelyn Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1)

  13. 23.  Freda Mae Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1)

  14. 24.  David Richard Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1)

  15. 25.  Donald James Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Donald — Brenda Lee Snyder. (daughter of Melvin Leroy Snyder and Annabelle Meyer) [Group Sheet]


  16. 26.  Mildred Arline Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 27 Dec 1935, near, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5647.4002
    • Residence: 1937, 189 Hoffman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Gingrich.- Mildred Arline, third child of Bro. and Sister Lorne Gingrich, was born near Hespeler, Ont., Dec. 27, 1935 and died in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 15, 1937, after a brief illness. She leaves her sorrowing parents, 2 brothers (Willis and Virgil), 1 sister (Miriam), her grandparents, and many relatives and friends. Though her stay with us was short, she will be greatly missed by all who learned to love her. But God knows what is best, and has prepared a better home for her over yonder. "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." Funeral services were conducted May 17 to the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Ministers in charge, Brethren S. M. Kanagy and Oscar Burkholder. Text, Mark 10 : 13-16.

    Gospel Herald, June 10, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.11 - page 238, 239


  17. 27.  Louis Clare Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 1938; died 9 Nov 1939; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5647.4003


  18. 28.  Viola Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 25 Mar 1950; died 25 Mar 1950; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5647.4004



Generation: 4

  1. 29.  Lorrie Lucille Burkhardt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ferne3, 2.Ida2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Lorrie — Kenneth Lester Koch. (son of Lester S. Koch and Alice Alta Nahrgang) [Group Sheet]


  2. 30.  Wayne Stewart Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (20.Willis3, 7.Wilfred2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 29 Oct 1963; died 11 May 1981, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229649
    • Misfortune: 11 May 1981, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; killed in auto accident

    Notes:

    GINGRICH, Wayne S. -- On Monday, May 11, 1981, at Chatham as the result of an auto pedestrian accident, Wayne Stewart Gingrich, aged 17 years, of RR 1, New Dundee. Beloved son of Willis E. Gingrich and the former Lorraine Major; brother of Grace, Robert, Leonard, Graham, Jeannette and Barbara; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Gingrich of Kitchener. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening, until noon on Friday, then at the Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, 64 Biehn Drive, Kitchener, for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Darrell Jantzi will conduct the service. Expressions of sympathy may be shown by donations to the Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship Building Fund



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