Edna’s Obituary Edna E. Gingerich, 92, of Goshen died Monday, April 29 at home. She was born February 12, 1927 in LaGrange County to Ezra and Mary (Miller) Troyer. On April 7, 1946 she married Raymond Gingerich in Middlebury. They remained married for almost 62 years prior to his death March 15, 2008. Survivors include four daughters, Eloise Gingerich of Goshen, Shirley (Donald) Nunemaker of Wakarusa, Beverly Sutton of Maricopa, Arizona and Mary Jo (George) Rink of Goshen; three sons, Wayne (Joan) Gingerich of Hudson, Ronald (Kathy) Gingerich of Wolcottville and Gene (Kim) Gingerich of Goshen; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Marion (Dorothy) Troyer of Goshen and Mervin (June) Troyer of Millersburg. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kari Nunemaker; a sister, Gladys Christner; three brothers, Melvin, Omer and Elmer Troyer; sons-in-law, Joseph Feyas and Clarence Sutton; and a great-grandson, Henry Engleberth. Mrs. Gingerich was a loving homemaker and member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, Goshen. She taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years and enjoyed singing with the “Harmony Singers” women’s choir from area churches. Edna was an accomplished baker, decorating countless cakes for birthdays, weddings and special occasions. She created quilts and crocheted hats for newborn babies. She also volunteered her time with the M.C.C. Relief Sale, serving on food committees and with Wycliffe Associates. Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen. There will also be an hour of visitation Saturday, May 4, 2019 prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service at Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, 120 N. 23rd Street, Goshen. Pastors Ben Shirk and Nelson Yoder will officiate. Burial will follow at Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial gifts may be directed to the church or Gideons International, PO Box 541, Goshen, Indiana 46527. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edna E Gingerich February 12 1927 April 29 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Goshen, state: Indiana