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Alva “Junior” Gingerich Jr.

Birth	:	3 Sep 1928 Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Dec 2020 Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Description	:	Alva Gingerich, Jr. "Junior" of Kalona, IA, died on December 2, 2020 at the age of 92. He lived on the Pleasantview Home property since 2000 and was a resident of the Home for the past month, following a hospitalization. Alva was born on Sept. 3, 1928 in Johnson County, son of Alva Gingerich, Sr. and Mildred Schneider Gingerich. He attended Evergreen School and graduated from Kalona High School, where he met Ruby Kinsinger, who became his wife on November 14, 1948. They shared 55 years of marriage. Alva farmed West of Frytown, starting out on the... Read More	Alva Gingerich, Jr. "Junior" of Kalona, IA, died on December 2, 2020 at the age of 92. He lived on the Pleasantview Home property since 2000 and was a resident of the Home for the past month, following a hospitalization. Alva was born on Sept. 3, 1928 in Johnson County, son of Alva Gingerich, Sr. and Mildred Schneider Gingerich. He attended Evergreen School and graduated from Kalona High School, where he met Ruby Kinsinger, who became his wife on November 14, 1948. They shared 55 years of marriage. Alva farmed West of Frytown, starting out on the farm his wife was born on. He enjoyed farming until his retirement when he moved to Kalona. In addition to farming, Alva plastered with his dad, Alva, and his brother, Duane, for many years. He took over the business when his dad retired and continued to serve the Kalona community for many years following. Alva was a life-long member of East Union Mennonite Church, where he was active for many years as a Sunday School Superintendent and teacher of adult Sunday School classes. It was here that he and Ruby made many deep and lasting friendships, with many of those friends still interacting with Alva to the end of his life. As a couple, Alva and Ruby also served as MYF sponsors at various times and enjoyed the connections they formed with the youth of the church. In addition to his sense of caring for others, Alva was known for his sense of humor, his unique poetry, for his love of ice cream, the game of basketball and the attention he received from his ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Alva is survived by four children: Randy Gingerich (Cheryl), Marcia Gingerich (Steve), Shari Nye (Tom) and Jude Kinsinger (Deb). Also surviving is his brother, Duane Gingerich. Alva was preceded in death by his son, Kenton (1985) and his wife, Ruby (2003). Private Family Graveside Service will be held 1:00 pm at the East Union Cemetery, near Kalona on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. The Graveside may be viewed live on the Powell Funeral Home Facebook Page. A memorial fund has been established for Pleasantview Home. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home

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Where is Alva “Junior” Gingerich Jr.'s memorial?
Alva “Junior” Gingerich Jr.'s memorial is located at: East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA.
When did Alva “Junior” Gingerich Jr. death?
Alva “Junior” Gingerich Jr. death on 2 Dec 2020 in Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alva “Junior” Gingerich Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.5258179
Longitude: -91.7049484

Family Members:

Parent

Alva J Gingerich

(1904 - 1980)

Mildred Schneider Gingerich

(1905 - 1974)

Spouse

Ruby Ellen Kinsinger Gingerich

(1927 - 2003)

Siblings

Children

Kenton Ray Gingerich

(1963 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Union Mennonite Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

2. Peter Miller Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5214005, -91.6813965

3. South Gingerich Mennonite Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5076294, -91.7227936

4. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5396000, -91.6751000

5. Snider Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4997386, -91.7196131

6. North Gingerich Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5553017, -91.7024994

7. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
Williamstown, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

8. Sharon Hill Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928017, -91.7071991

9. Moses P Miller Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4929610, -91.6960140

10. Haven Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558080, -91.7320500

11. John Helmuth Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583870, -91.6764660

12. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5542000, -91.6678000

13. Brenneman Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

14. Sharon Center Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

15. Middleburg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -91.6613998

16. Frytown Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

17. Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5402000, -91.6370000

18. Coffman Cemetery
English River Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

19. Yoder Family Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

21. Eash Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5800018, -91.6519012

22. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000