Eli A. “Ginger” Gingerich

December 6, 1935 – July 23, 2014Eli A. (Ginger) Gingerich passed away peacefully in his home at Three Rivers in Culver, Oregon on July 23, 2014 at the age of 78.Eli was born in Fredericksburg, Ohio on December 6, 1935 to Alvin and Lovina Gingerich.He served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps 1956-1958. He was employed as a garage door installer and serviceman for nearly 40 years.Eli is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol Jean, and is lovingly remembered by his children: sons, Gail and Michael, and daughters, Eraina, Carin and Cynthia; and numerous grandchildren.A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1545 S. Adams Dr., Madras, OR 97741 followed by a gathering at The Jefferson County Senior Center, 860 SW Madison St., Madras, OR at 3:00 p.m.