Richard Gingerich

Richard Gingerich

Richard Gingerich Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2010.
GINGERICH, Richard Allan "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 Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. 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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February 19, 2010

Dear Jean and Family

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Dick; husband, brother, sister, father, and grandfather
We and many others have become used to seeing Jean and Dick sitting outside Treats at Bayshore Mall every morning at 9 am for the lst few years, and he will be missed by everyone

Sylvia and Eric Dodman
Bayshore Walking Group

Kathryn Hodsoll

February 17, 2010

Matt, and the rest of the Gingerich family,

My deepest sympathies to you at the loss of of your father. You are entering the year of firsts with your loving family member no longer there. Remember all the wonderful memories and moments you have had with him and cherish them. Smile, laugh and cry, they are all part of the healing process.

Regards,

Kathryn Balchin Hodsoll
Brampton, Ontario
SJAM Graduate

Eddie Abbot

February 17, 2010

I have known Brother Dick Gingerich for many years as a friend and a fellow Trade Unionist, I worked on many occasions with Dick in Ottawa when he was Secretary of the CBRT&GW, the only Canadian based Railway Union representing employees on the Canadian National. I have fond memories of the time my wife Iris and I spent some time in England with Dick and his wife Jean, as guests of the UK National Union of Railway Workers. Dick had a mind of his own as Secretary of the CBRT&GW, he operated as if he owned the Union building in Ottawa, he always took his job seriously and always in the intrest of the members he served. Dick was respected by all who came in contact with him, he served his Union well and wherever Dick is now he will be looking to improve the lot of his fellow members. My wife Iris and I send our deepest and heart felt synpathies to Dick's wife Jean and the Gingerich family on their lose

Bertilde Santos

February 17, 2010

Peter, Mark:
my prayers and sympathies are with you and your family at this time of loss.

Boulin Family

February 16, 2010

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time of great loss. May the God who giveth comfort and strengthen sustain you all at this time and may He uphold you with His grace.

February 16, 2010

Jean & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss not seeing Dick at Bayshore, he will be missed by everyone.

Pat & Don Billie
Bayshore walking group

The Koffman Family

February 16, 2010

Our thoughts and sympathies are with your entire family at this time of loss.

Josette Gaudreault

February 16, 2010

Peter,
I offer you my deepest condolences for the loss of your father.

Michael Paduch

February 16, 2010

Dear Peter, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Drapeau

February 16, 2010

Peter my prayers and sympathies to you on the loss of your father.

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