Gervase J. "Angel" Ginther

1928 - 2017

Gervase J. "Angel" Ginther, 89, of 301 Ford Rd., St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at his home.
He was born June 10, 1928 in St. Marys, a son of the late Anthony and Julia Wolfe Ginther.
On Nov. 28, 1953, he married Rose Marie Paropacic, who preceded him in death March 16, 2012.
Gervie was a member of Queen of the World Church. He was a self-employed farmer and meat cutter. He also was a member of the PFL, the Eagles and the Polka Boosters. He enjoyed his family and his many grandchildren.
He is survived by seven daughters, Helen (Mark) Marzella of Ridgway, Joan Schutz, Linda (Daniel) Kopp, Lisa (Dan) Detsch, Susan (Robert) Ritter, Darlene "Hine" (David) Boschert and Diane "Missy" (Mark) Wolfel, all of St. Marys; four sons, Joseph (Allison "Sunny") Ginther, David "Tarz" (Nancy) Ginther, Louis (Rhonda) Ginther and George (Carol Sarnoski) Ginther, all of St. Marys; 32 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jordan Ginther of Toby and Oliver (Jane) Ginther of Wisconsin.
In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Ginther; a granddaughter, Tara Ritter; three brothers, Earl, Leander and Alvin Ginther; and two sisters, Vera Flynn and Anita Krellner.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gervase J. Ginther will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 19 at noon at Queen of the World Church with Rev. Jeffery Noble, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Nurses, Inc.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.