Obituary of Leonard G. Gingrich

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener at the age of 89. Loving father of Gary and his wife Pauline, Marlin and his wife Nadine, Wendy Gingrich and her husband Chris Blanche, and Kevin. Cherished grandfather of Julia Gingrich, Kristen Berg and her husband Bryan, Noel Gingrich and his wife Sarah, Bryn Gingrich, Michael Bayne and his wife Chrystal, Tedd Bayne, and Brandon, Justin and Brittany Blanche. Special great-grandfather to Oliver, Miriam, Braidon, Reanna, Parice, Preston and Rielynn. Dear brother of Mervin and his wife Delphine. Leonard will be remembered by the Burkhart family along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his beloved wife Doris (nee Burkhart), daughter Charlotte at birth and his parents Amos and Susanna Gingrich. Born on a farm in Waterloo Township, Leonard farmed with his father during his early adult years, then moved to Waterloo with his wife Doris. He then drove a fuel truck for Texaco, delivering to rural areas north of Waterloo for 38 years. Many of his customers remember him as "Gas Len." He retired in 1992 and enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing Solo. Friends are invited to share their memories of Leonard with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, May 30, 2013from 6-8p.m. A funeral service celebrating his life will take place on Friday, May 31, 2013 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St., St. Jacobs at 11:00a.m. with Pastor Kevin Derksen and Pastor Mark Diller Harder presiding. A reception to follow in the church hall. A private interment will take place at St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery before the service. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church or (MEDA) Mennonite Economics Development Associates may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.