Obituary of John B. Gingrich

Gingrich, John B. ~ Sept. 19, 1922 – June 5, 2016 ~ On Sunday, June 5, 2016, at his home, RR 2, Drayton, in his 94th year. Husband of the late Lucinda (Martin) Gingrich. Loving father of Ivan and Salema Gingrich of RR 5, Lindsay, Ada and Aaron Weber of RR 1, Newton, Anna and Abram Bearinger of RR 1, Wallenstein, Lovina and David Weber of Holyrood, Noah and Salome Gingrich of RR 2, Drayton, Alvin and Nancy Gingrich of RR 2, Drayton, Minerva and Ivan Martin of RR 1, St. Clements. Also survived by 53 grandchildren and 130 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Lydia Gingrich, sister Lovina (Emanuel) Weber, brother Onias (Elvina) Gingrich, sister Amelia (Menno) Martin, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Friends may call at his home, 7368 Sixth Line, RR 2, Drayton, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. A family service will be held at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9 a.m., then to Creekbank Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Visitation: At his home (7368 Sixth Line, RR 2, Drayton) on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. ~ Services: Family service at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9 a.m., then to Creekbank Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service