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

Richard Allan "Dick" Gingerich

Male 1929 - 2010  (80 years)


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  • Name Richard Allan "Dick" Gingerich 
    Born 20 Apr 1929  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Name Richard Allan "Dick" Gingrich 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-199924 
    Died 13 Feb 2010  Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Cremated Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I199924  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father George Henry Gingerich,   b. 6 Aug 1903, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 May 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Elsie Price White,   b. 10 Nov 1905, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Nov 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 5 Sep 1923 
    Family ID F55309  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jean Emma Cater,   b. 17 Dec 1926,   d. 3 Jun 2016  (Age 89 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F55930  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • RICHARD ALLAN GINGERICH "DICK" April 20, 1929 February 13, 2010 Active member of All Saints Lutheran Church, peacefully after a brief illness Dick was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Beloved husband of 61 years to Jean (nee Cater). Much loved father of Mark (Jane), Peter, John (Martha), Wendy Gibbard and Matthew (Sandy). Cherished grandfather of Michael, Rachael, Sarah, Julia, Emily, Scott, Patricia and James. Loving great-grandfather of Eric, Megan, Natalie and Geena. Dear brother of Elaine Himburg. Predeceased by his parents Elsie and George Gingerich, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes , 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Wednesday February 17, 2010 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10: 30 to 11: 30 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Road, Ottawa on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 1: 30 pm. The celebration of Dick's life includes a distinguished career in the labour movement and political activism culminating in selfless dedication to service of his Lord and church. With all his achievements in life there was nothing more important than family. No greater accolade could be bestowed on him than "Grandpa". He will be sorely missed by family, friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, donations to All Saints Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Apr 1929 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Feb 2010 - Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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