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Thomas Ginter Obituary

Thomas "Tom" Ginter April 17, 1954 - Oct. 12, 2015 SOUTH BEND - Thomas G. Ginter Sr., 61, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Monday, October 12th. Tom was born in South Bend to the late George and Madelon (Burmiester) Ginter. He was a graduate of Riley High School Class of '72. Tom is a one of a kind; he was extremely hard-working (the hardest- working manager you would have ever known and he wouldn't have asked you to do anything he didn't do) and still the most caring, compassionate person anyone could have ever met; he worked for 44 years at the Martin's Supermarkets. On September 20, 1986, Tom married Anne Meehan in South Bend. Tom loved to spend time golfing with friends and family. Tom, 'a.k.a. the Grill Master,' also enjoyed cooking out, fixing as he called them "Chichin, Brats, and Cheez Burgers. He was an avid Purdue University fan along with the Washington Redskins. Tom was a four year wrestler at Riley and passed on the sport that he dearly loved to his sons, who themselves made Tom proud of their state and national accomplishments. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Anne, their three sons: Thomas G. Ginter Jr. of South Bend, Andrew (Andrea) Ginter of LaPorte, IN, and Daniel Ginter of South Bend; his adopted children: Beth Donathen, Devin Reagan, Tony Wycoff, Kody Marvel, Shaun Riffle and Donny Siders, along with sons, Matthew Ginter, Douglas Ginter, and Joel Ginter. Tom is also survived by his siblings, Cindy (Marv) Moore of South Bend, Judy (Tim) Decker of Bremen, and his twin brother and best friend, Ron (Kathi) Ginter of South Bend; his sisters and brother-in-law: Margaret (Randall) Lipps of Elkhart, Mary (Jeffrey) Lacy of Granger, and Daniel (Patricia) Meehan of South Bend. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ila Davis of South Bend, along with many nieces and nephews. Tom also leaves behind his "fur babies," Oscar and Sota. Tom was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Mike Meehan. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, October 16th, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, from 2 until 8:00 pm. Friends may also visit with the family on Saturday one hour prior to the service. A service celebrating Tom's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 17th in the funeral chapel. He will be laid to rest at the Southlawn Cemetery in South Bend.

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Published by South Bend Tribune from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2015.

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Tom and Ron Ginter

October 29, 2015

Susan Lineback

October 19, 2015

Anne, Andy , Tommy and Daniel..Judy and Tim
I was so saddened to hear of Toms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He was a wonderful man.

Stan Lisek

October 17, 2015

Great man. You will be missed.
Stan Lisek
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Renee Levenson

October 16, 2015

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Ginter Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He will truly be missed.

Caro-Lynn Ford

October 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My dear Matt, Doug and Joel and family.
Cookie

Karl Vogel

October 16, 2015

Many memories with a super individual. Prayers and condolences to all.

October 15, 2015

My heart breaks for you. Lean on your family and friends. Thinking of you at this hard time. Love Judy Harper

Sabrina

October 15, 2015

Too well loved to ever be forgotten.

Karen Milovich

October 15, 2015

Judy and family, I am so sorry for the passing of your brother. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace and you find comfort in everyone's love and prayers. ❤

Rita Zeak

October 15, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's unexpected passing. I have known him since Lincoln school. He was a great person.Prayers for peace and strenghth to his family and friends.

Myra Hensley

October 15, 2015

Judy and Cindy, So sorry to learn of Toms passing. How sad for his family and all who loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope you find comfort in the thought that he is with your Mom and Dad ... Probably fishing.

Our Deepest Sympathy, Myra and Sam Hensley

Cathy Cousins

October 15, 2015

So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenny Colina

October 15, 2015

Prayers for all the Ginter family, my heart aches along with you all , heaven is happy they gained a great angel to look over you all always

October 15, 2015

Matt, Dougie and Joel, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Teri and Dan Summersgill

Ron & Sue Kopke

October 15, 2015

Ila and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Rest assured that God is with you during this difficult time. Your family has endured so much. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Your friends,

Fran Rinehart

October 15, 2015

My deepest Sympathy to you Anne and your family. You are in my prayers.

Donna (Medich) May

October 15, 2015

To the family and friends of Tom,

My heart felt condolences to all of you. I remember fondly going to Riley with the twins. Not sure I ever could tell them apart. I pray that you all find peace in his passing.

Bob Carpenter

October 15, 2015

On heck of a friend. It was a pleasure to have work with him He will be missed by many. My heart goes out all of his family

Sandy Stauffer-Widmer

October 15, 2015

Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your brother Thomas.

Holly Burch

October 15, 2015

Tom was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss

Sharon Giszewski

October 15, 2015

Oh my goodness ... I was shocked to see of toms passing ...Ann... boys..Cathy &.Ron ... My heart is truly saddened for all.. May the lord just wrap his arms around you all ... Give you streangth you need to get through such a sad time in your lives ....its hard to lose our loved ones ... And especially when it is just unexpected .,. I'm retired after working 33 years with Martin's supermarkets ...i would see Tom doing his job when i shopped ... He always chatted and ask me how i liked retirement !!! I told him i love it and hang in he will be there soon ... He would laugh at the thought ..... Little did we know . He was always pleasant....Always a kind word and a smile ... He surely will be missed .... My heartfelt. Condolences to the GINTER FAMILY ..... May your memories and all the wonderful thoughts and times Spent with TOM fill the empty spot in your heart to make it whole again ..... Luv and hugs ....

October 15, 2015

Ginter Family
You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. Love to you all!

Aunt Pat

Connie and Steve (T-Bone) Jones

October 15, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Prayers with the your family.

Jenny Cozzi-Dunville

October 15, 2015

So sorry for this unexpected loss. Tom was a classmate at Lincoln Elementary School in the late 60's. Even then so kind and sweet. Peace and strength to his family.

Sheryl Clark Gerald

October 14, 2015

R.I.P my old friend and schoolmate. You will be forever missed. Blessings and prayers to your family.

Ruby & Jeff Parks

October 14, 2015

Tom was a man that loved life and knew how to live it. Do any of us know someone that had a fuller life? We are better people to have known him.

Anne, our thoughts and love are with you and yours.

Corey Dawson

October 14, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Harley Zielinski

October 14, 2015

This is very sad to hear and I am sorry for your loss. I briefly worked with Tom and he was a great guy.

Don& Kim Siders

October 14, 2015

we are proud to have known him. he will never be forgotten

Margaret Lipps

October 14, 2015

May God hold you in the Palm of his Hands

Naomi (Mimi) Amaya

October 14, 2015

I had the pleasure of meeting Tom and actually confused him with Ron. I will remember him as a very nice gentleman with a great sense of humor. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Ron Wood

October 14, 2015

We are saddened by the news of your loss. Keep your chin up. The feeling of loss may not go away, but it does get easier to accept. Remember we are but a phone call away.

AARON YOUNG

October 14, 2015

I'm saddened by the unexpected passing of Tom. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tamara Kil-Myers

October 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss, I am sure you all must be reeling and truly heartbroken. Sending prayers that the Lord stands by your side and gets you all through this trying time.

Miss Rae Ann

October 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Miss Rae Ann

October 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Dan Demien

October 14, 2015

Totally blown away by the news of his passing, may God bless and keep you all. Tom, buddy, you will be missed...it was a blessing to know you.

Carter McLeod

October 14, 2015

To the Ginter Family - Sorry for your loss. Keep all the memories of the time shared with your loved one and know that GOD's taken care of him now. Prayers with you all.

Janice

October 14, 2015

Tom, Dan and family:
So sorry for your loss, sending you hugs and prayers! Your Father raised two amazing young men.

Deb Buzalski

October 14, 2015

Cindy & the entire family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. You have my most sincere & heartfelt condolences. Praying that you're loving memories will get you through this most difficult time. Blessings to all of you.
Sincerely, Deb Shisler Buzalski

Donny & Linda Butler

October 14, 2015

We pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times and he helps you heal with the passage of time

Wilma Sherwood

October 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss of a very special husband, father, brother and friend to many! He was a pleasure to work with!!Your family and extended family will be in my prayers!

Ila Davis

October 14, 2015

He always called me Mom....

October 14, 2015

Judy and family. So sorry to hear of the lost of your brother. Jane Laskowski

Connie Helms-White

October 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolence to all the family. May God be with each and everyone and that he wraps his loving and comforting arms around all of you.

October 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Our family has known the Ginter's going back to Lincoln school days. Such a shock. Prayers for your family

Patti Fields

October 14, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss and will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Cindy Streich

October 14, 2015

I am so sorry about your loss. You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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