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Gene A. Giffey

Birth	:	13 Dec 1933 Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 2020 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4414170, -84.2495930
Description	:	Gene Giffey, 86, of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio died Friday, March 13, 2020 at University of Medical College, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on his family farm in Holgate on December 13, 1933 to the late Arthur and Emma (Yungman) Giffey. As a child, Gene helped on the farm and after graduating from Holgate Highschool he enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he met and married Elaine (Bunke) Giffey on February 22, 1959. In the 70’s they moved to Ridgeville Corners and Gene worked for ANR Pipelines for many years until he retired. They... Read More	Gene Giffey, 86, of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio died Friday, March 13, 2020 at University of Medical College, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on his family farm in Holgate on December 13, 1933 to the late Arthur and Emma (Yungman) Giffey. As a child, Gene helped on the farm and after graduating from Holgate Highschool he enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he met and married Elaine (Bunke) Giffey on February 22, 1959. In the 70’s they moved to Ridgeville Corners and Gene worked for ANR Pipelines for many years until he retired. They are survived by daughters, Lynette (Mike) Grooms of Ridgeville Corners and Linda (David) Volkman of Napoleon. Grandchildren; Chad Grooms (Dawn), Tony (Jenna) Grooms, Christie (Kyle) Cohrs, Matthew Volkman, and Suzy Volkman; great grandchildren, Addisyn, Olivia, Mason, Miller, Casey, Kara, and Caleb. Elaine died in August of 1992. Gene then met and married Donna (Schnitkey) Giffey on November 5, 1994. Donna’s children are Val (Fred) DeGroff of Archbold, Vicki (Steve) Rockey of Edon, Valinda (Jim) Christopher of Linden, MI, and Brian (Tobi) Ziegler of Archbold. 14 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren. Donna died in February of 2015. He is also survived by a brother, Ned (Norma) Giffey of Napoleon and was also preceded in death by siblings, Corinne March, Carmen Wiechers, and an infant sister, Carrol Jean Giffey. Gene’s love was song! He loved to sing and belonged to the Northwesternaires Barbershop Chorus for over 50 years. He also sang in many quartets throughout the years. He enjoyed showing off his Replica Model T Buggy and Antique Tractors around Ridgeville Corners and at the Henry County Fair. He was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Ridgeville Corners. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 18th at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Ridgeville Corners. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Ridgeville American Legion. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon and Wednesday from 10-11 am at the church. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Ridgeville Corners Fire Department.

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Where is Gene A. Giffey's memorial?
Gene A. Giffey's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA.
When did Gene A. Giffey death?
Gene A. Giffey death on 13 Mar 2020 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gene A. Giffey's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4414170
Longitude: -84.2495930

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elaine R Bunke Giffey

(1936 - 1992)

Donna M Schnitkey Giffey

(1940 - 2015)

Siblings

Carmen Fern Giffey Wiechers

(1923 - 2016)

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