Martha (Lengacher) Gingerich, 95, of Odon, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence.
She was born January 21, 1925 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Simon and Catherine “Katie” (Graber) Lengacher.
Martha married David Gingerich Jr. on August 4, 1946 and he preceded her in death.
She was a charter member of the Bethel Mennonite Church in Odon. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She took great pride in being a homemaker and raising her family.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, David Gingerich Jr.; son, Abraham “Abe” Gingerich; parents, Simon and Katie Lengacher; grandson, Cole Stoll; 4 brothers and 6 sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Dean) Swartzentruber of Odon and Judy (Eddie) Graber of Loogootee; son, Howard (Kate) Gingerich of Odon; daughter-in-law, Lois (Miller) Gingerich of Washington; grandchildren, Sherri Petit, Dena (Tim) Lengacher, Shelly (Leon) Wagler, Mike (Theresa) Swartzentruber, Kent (Deanna) Gingerich, Brett (Tamara) Gingerich, Valarie (Greg) Stoll, Andrea (John) Gere and Jenna (Craig) Sanders; 19 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren and 2 step great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Odon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Social distancing and masks are required by all in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the World Missionary Press, 19168 County Road 146, New Paris, Indiana 46553. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Blake & Wagler Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Martha Gingerich.
