Donald G. Gingerich

August 29, 1936 - December 28, 2020

DON GINGERICH Donald Gail Gingerich, 84, of Stover, Missouri, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Capital Region Medical Center. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born August 29, 1936 in Kalona, Iowa, to Joe P and Lula (Stutzman) Gingerich. On November 23, 1968, he was united in marriage to Ellen Beachy, daughter of the late Ray and Anna May (Miller) Beachy of Kalona, Iowa. He served in the United States Army, in Korea, from 1955-1957, as an armored tank mechanic. He grew up farming with his dad raising turkeys and sheep. In 1987, he moved to Stover, Missouri where he, and his wife, raised game birds. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stover. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with the neighbors and friends. He loved growing flowers, fishing and hunting. He especially loved gospel singing, alongside his wife, at nursing homes around the area and in church. After retirement, he enjoyed camping and most recently wood working projects made with cedar. In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, he is survived by daughters, Donetta and husband Doug Baker of Greeley, Colorado, Amy and husband Ben Roskilly of Decatur, Texas, Gina and husband Jimmy Nolting of Florence, Missouri, Tammy and husband Raymond Spencer of Indianola, Iowa, Tracy and husband Irving Garbison of Fulton, Missouri and Jenny and husband Doug Riggs of Gravois Mills, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven siblings and daughter, Robin Albert. A celebration of life with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 1st, at the Stover First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.