Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Mervin G. "Merv" Gingrich

Male 1927 - 2015  (88 years)


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  • Name Mervin G. "Merv" Gingrich 
    Born 23 Jun 1927  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-113432 
    Died 18 Sep 2015  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I113432  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

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

    Family Delphine Snider 
    Children 
     1. Dwight Allan Gingrich
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F53910  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 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

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152706915/mervin-g.-gingrich.

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

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Jun 1927 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 18 Sep 2015 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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