Obituary of Ion S Gingrich

Passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in his 84th year. Ion Gingrich, of RR 1, Elmira, was the beloved husband of the late Viola (Martin) Gingrich (2011). Dear father of Amsey (Wilma) of RR 3, Mount Forest, Vera (Luke) Martin of RR 2, Kenilworth, Leonard (Betty), Ruth Gingrich, and Verna Gingrich, all of RR 1, Elmira, Allen (Anna) of RR 2, Drayton, Marvin (Loreen) of RR 4, Kenilworth, and Lester (Shirley) of RR 1, Elmira. Grandfather of 48 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 8 step-great-grandchildren. Brother of Elvina (Mrs. Laverne) Martin. Predeceased by his parents Seranus and Magdalena (Shoemaker) Gingrich, a sister in infancy, sister Melinda Gingrich, brother Omer (Ellen) Gingrich, brother-in-law Laverne Martin, a great-grandson, and daughter-in-law Esther Gingrich. Visitation will take place at the home of Leonard and Betty Gingrich, 5710 Arthur St. N., RR 1, Elmira, on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 12:30-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A family service will be held at the home on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 9 a.m., then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Arrangements entrusted to Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Visitation: Leonard and Betty Gingrich, 5710 Arthur St. N., RR 1, Elmira, Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 12:30-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. ~ Family Service: Friday, February 17, 2017 at 9 a.m. ~ North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service.