Amos Gingerich
Amos Gingerich, age 85, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Dec. 25, 2024, at home while surrounded by his family.
He was born in Claridon Township on May 27, 1939, to the late Amos A. and Ida (nee Yoder) Gingerich.
He was part of a big family, being one of 11 children: seven boys. Melbern, Owen, Allen, Bill, Abe, Paul and himself, and four girls, Ada, Susan, Barb and Ruth. This large family lost their earthly father at a young age which brought them stronger together and pushed forward with their loving mother.
Amos later married Mary Hostetler on Oct. 28, 1961.
He began working at Burton Manufacturing and then Sohio in Middlefield as a certified mechanic. When opportunity presented itself, he rented a building in Burton and started his own full-service Sohio. Later moving his business to Newbury Township under the rebranded name of BP that had bought out Sohio.
Upon retirement he went to work for Middlefield Village, where he mowed grass and maintained the local ballfields that his grandchildren got to play on.
He was never one to shy from hard work or challenges but push forward.
Amos loved God and all His creation. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and all Cleveland sports.
Amos and Mary further enjoyed traveling across the country with their great friends, the Humphreys and Westovers.
Amos will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary; sons, Steve (Missy), Scott (Pam), Roger (Cathie); grandchildren, oldest to youngest, Chelsea (Karmella), Derek, Alyssa (Amber), Troy (Caylee), Justin, Kendal (Jordan), Ethan; brother Paul Gingerich; and sisters, Ada, Susan, Barbara and Ruth.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Melbern, Owen, Allen, Bill and Abe.
Amos loved family, friends, people and laughter. And he sought to carry joy wherever God and life took him. He modeled agape love and service.
As most of you here probably know, Amos spent the past five years in bed, non-verbal with continued care. But a strong will to keep him at home with his beloved wife was only accomplished by the grace of God and His creation coming together.
The family is very grateful and would like to thank all the family, friends, neighbors, hospice and University Hospital for all the great care, love and support during this difficult time.
Family and friends will be received from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Nick Spurgeon officiating.
Amos’ final resting place will be in Middlefield Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818.Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.
