Gerald Hershberger, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home. He was born in Walnut Creek on November 25, 1929 to the late William “W.J.” and Minerva (Hershberger) Hershberger. He is survived by his wife Ada, with whom he celebrated his 68th wedding anniversary in March.
A 1947 graduate of Walnut Creek High School, Gerald was part of the radio quartet that provided music for the Glad Tidings Hour for several years. While a student at Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada, he was selected to participate in the prestigious Men of Song, touring Canada. After graduation he worked at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for eight years in South Bend, IN. After Gerald retired from Keim Lumber, he enjoyed being a taxi driver for the Amish.
During 60 plus years at Countryside Chapel, he was choir director, song leader, Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, and elder. Gerald and Ada were board members of India Evangelical Mission, Los Angeles, CA, and visited southern India to review their work. He was very concerned about those who had not heard the good news about Jesus.
Gerald and Ada spent many happy winters in Sarasota, FL, enjoying shuffle boarding, game nights, and singing in the choir with all the wonderful friends at Bahia Vista Estates.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Rita (Marvin) Miller of Sarasota, FL, Don (Jody) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, Rod (Elaine) Hershberger of Sarasota, FL, Gina (Tim) Miller of Berlin, Denny (Shelly) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, and Krisi (Chris) Gertz of Winesburg; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and his brother Truman of State College, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jerid; two brothers, Eugene and Doran; and his sister Oma.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Grace Church, 5850 CR 77, Millersburg with Pastor Larry Kaufman officiating. Family burial will be on Monday at 9:30 AM at Union Hill Cemetery prior to services at the church. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 PM at Grace Church. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to India Evangelical Mission, P.O. Box 1633, Lakewood, CA, 90716.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
Additional information courtesy of Contributor: Dalton_Bailey (49101712).
A 1947 graduate of Walnut Creek High School, Gerald was part of the radio quartet that provided music for the Glad Tidings Hour for several years. While a student at Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada, he was selected to participate in the prestigious Men of Song, touring Canada. After graduation he worked at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for eight years in South Bend, IN. After Gerald retired from Keim Lumber, he enjoyed being a taxi driver for the Amish.
During 60 plus years at Countryside Chapel, he was choir director, song leader, Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, and elder. Gerald and Ada were board members of India Evangelical Mission, Los Angeles, CA, and visited southern India to review their work. He was very concerned about those who had not heard the good news about Jesus.
Gerald and Ada spent many happy winters in Sarasota, FL, enjoying shuffle boarding, game nights, and singing in the choir with all the wonderful friends at Bahia Vista Estates.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Rita (Marvin) Miller of Sarasota, FL, Don (Jody) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, Rod (Elaine) Hershberger of Sarasota, FL, Gina (Tim) Miller of Berlin, Denny (Shelly) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, and Krisi (Chris) Gertz of Winesburg; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and his brother Truman of State College, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jerid; two brothers, Eugene and Doran; and his sister Oma.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Grace Church, 5850 CR 77, Millersburg with Pastor Larry Kaufman officiating. Family burial will be on Monday at 9:30 AM at Union Hill Cemetery prior to services at the church. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 PM at Grace Church. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to India Evangelical Mission, P.O. Box 1633, Lakewood, CA, 90716.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
Additional information courtesy of Contributor: Dalton_Bailey (49101712).
Gerald Hershberger, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home. He was born in Walnut Creek on November 25, 1929 to the late William “W.J.” and Minerva (Hershberger) Hershberger. He is survived by his wife Ada, with whom he celebrated his 68th wedding anniversary in March.
A 1947 graduate of Walnut Creek High School, Gerald was part of the radio quartet that provided music for the Glad Tidings Hour for several years. While a student at Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada, he was selected to participate in the prestigious Men of Song, touring Canada. After graduation he worked at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for eight years in South Bend, IN. After Gerald retired from Keim Lumber, he enjoyed being a taxi driver for the Amish.
During 60 plus years at Countryside Chapel, he was choir director, song leader, Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, and elder. Gerald and Ada were board members of India Evangelical Mission, Los Angeles, CA, and visited southern India to review their work. He was very concerned about those who had not heard the good news about Jesus.
Gerald and Ada spent many happy winters in Sarasota, FL, enjoying shuffle boarding, game nights, and singing in the choir with all the wonderful friends at Bahia Vista Estates.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Rita (Marvin) Miller of Sarasota, FL, Don (Jody) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, Rod (Elaine) Hershberger of Sarasota, FL, Gina (Tim) Miller of Berlin, Denny (Shelly) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, and Krisi (Chris) Gertz of Winesburg; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and his brother Truman of State College, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jerid; two brothers, Eugene and Doran; and his sister Oma.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Grace Church, 5850 CR 77, Millersburg with Pastor Larry Kaufman officiating. Family burial will be on Monday at 9:30 AM at Union Hill Cemetery prior to services at the church. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 PM at Grace Church. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to India Evangelical Mission, P.O. Box 1633, Lakewood, CA, 90716.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
Additional information courtesy of Contributor: Dalton_Bailey (49101712).
A 1947 graduate of Walnut Creek High School, Gerald was part of the radio quartet that provided music for the Glad Tidings Hour for several years. While a student at Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada, he was selected to participate in the prestigious Men of Song, touring Canada. After graduation he worked at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for eight years in South Bend, IN. After Gerald retired from Keim Lumber, he enjoyed being a taxi driver for the Amish.
During 60 plus years at Countryside Chapel, he was choir director, song leader, Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, and elder. Gerald and Ada were board members of India Evangelical Mission, Los Angeles, CA, and visited southern India to review their work. He was very concerned about those who had not heard the good news about Jesus.
Gerald and Ada spent many happy winters in Sarasota, FL, enjoying shuffle boarding, game nights, and singing in the choir with all the wonderful friends at Bahia Vista Estates.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Rita (Marvin) Miller of Sarasota, FL, Don (Jody) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, Rod (Elaine) Hershberger of Sarasota, FL, Gina (Tim) Miller of Berlin, Denny (Shelly) Hershberger of Sugarcreek, and Krisi (Chris) Gertz of Winesburg; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and his brother Truman of State College, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jerid; two brothers, Eugene and Doran; and his sister Oma.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Grace Church, 5850 CR 77, Millersburg with Pastor Larry Kaufman officiating. Family burial will be on Monday at 9:30 AM at Union Hill Cemetery prior to services at the church. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 PM at Grace Church. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to India Evangelical Mission, P.O. Box 1633, Lakewood, CA, 90716.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
Additional information courtesy of Contributor: Dalton_Bailey (49101712).
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