Passed away at LHSC- University Hospital, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 of Zurich at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Marg (Vermunt) Gingerich. Loving father of Megan Gingerich and Carlos Cruz of Strathroy, David and Stephanie Gingerich of Fort Frances, Steven and Adriane Gingerich of Sioux Lookout, and Colin Gingerich of Kenora. Adored Poppa of Hannah, and Spencer. Dear son of Margaret (Erb) Gingerich of Zurich. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marlene and Dennis Estep, Char and Dan Elliot, Delores Gingerich, Liz and Garry Masse, Joanne Boyes, Walter and Brenda Vermunt, Mary-Ann and Randy Craner, and Joe and Laurie Vermunt. Predeceased by father Cleve Gingerich, and brother Cliff Gingerich. Rick was the proud owner of C.G. Farm Supply (C.G. Equipment) for 29 years. He was a dedicated member of the community, retiring as Deputy Fire Chief with the Zurich Volunteer Fire Department.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Kingsfield – Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich Hensall Road on Saturday, March 9th at 11 AM. Spring interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. Cash or cheque will be accepted at Haskett Funeral Home. Information on the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund can be found at https://www.davemounsey.com/.
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Jonathan & Martha (Erb) AAT-Mensah
Auntie Margaret, Marg and both Families , Gingerich & Vermunt.
Our Sincerest Condolences and Prayers in the passing of Rick.
Bill and Bill Van Straaten
Dear Margaret and family,
So sorry your husband and father Rick passed away.
Bill and Annie Van Straaten
Stratford
Rodger and Charlene Finkbeiner
Our deepest sympathy!
Norm and Kay Tripp
Charlotte and Family…..Sorry to hear of your brothers passing…even though we had not met him we would like to offer you and your family our condolences…Norm and Kay Tripp
Dick & Barb Rau
Dear Marg & Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Janine Pridham
My dearest Marg & family. So shocked and saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss and sorrow.
Richard & Brenda
Marg & family
Sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers now & in the difficult days ahead
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Sue Riley
To the Vermunt and Gingerich families……my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sue Riley
Greg Campbell
I’m so sorry for your loss and offer all the prayers and sympathy, I’m sorry I couldn’t make visitation
Randall Lockhart
Sorry that we cannot be there to give you our condolences in person. Know that we are thinking of you all and that you are very dear to us. God bless all of you
Charles Gage
Our deepest condolences .
Dale and Charles
Giselle Gingerich
We are so sorry to hear about Rick.
Wanting to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roger and Giselle Gingerich and Family
Bluewater Zurich Skating Club
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. We have some wonderful memories at the arena.
Brenda Regier
We were saddened to here of the passing of Rick. May your memories bring you comfort at this time . Our Deepest Sympathy Marg and Family.
Kevin and Brenda Regier
Marysia Coutts
Marge and family – so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and yours close in our thoughts and hearts. We wish you many comforts in your memories and each other at this difficult time.
With love and hugs
Family Coutts and Aunt Jean Vermunt
Sharon & Al Brokenshire
Marj and all your family we extend our sincerest sympathy and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time
Sharon & Al Brokenshire
Barb Consitt
To Marg and family,
Sorry to hearing about Rick’s passing.My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He will dearly missed by many people in community.
Barb Consitt
Bob and Carol Johnston
Marg and Family
We were so sorry to read about Rick.
Sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time in your lives .
Frank and Brenda Vanhooydonk
Our sympathies to you all at this difficult time,god bless
Patti & Rick Bedard
Marg and family. We are so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you all.
With deepest sympathy.
Patti and Rick
Paul and Joan Ducharme
So sorry for your loss Marj, Margaret and all family members. Our deepest and compassion in the loss of Rick.
Our Prayers and Love to all of you.
Deb & Ky
Marg and family, Char and Dan and family – all who loved Rick – our sincere sympathy in your loss. Rick was such a lovely person and his passing is such a loss for you all. This quote made me think of Rick; “What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?” Love from Deb & Ky
Jordan Forrester
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about your passing. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Our most sincere condolences.
Jordan Forrester,
Helen Gingerich
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely Ron and Helen Gingerich and family
George and Lois Godbolt
Our sincere condolences to Marg, family and extended family. Rick was a great guy who will be missed by all of us
Doug Geoffrey
So sorry for your loss Marg and the Vermunt and Gingerich families he will be greatly missed
Sylvia (Oesch) Suitor
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Irene Gettler
Charlotte and family,
My condolences to you during this difficult time of loss of a brother, family member. Hugs!
George and Marg Suplat
Dear Marg and family,
We are so very saddened to learn of Rick’s death. We send our deepest sympathy and prayerful support to you all.
Jack and Joanne Kustermans
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Sally Desjardine
Marg and family and the entire Gingerich and Vermunt families
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the sudden passing of Rick. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Another one gone way to soon.
Sally Desjardine
Farncis denomme
Marj and so very sorry to hear of you’re loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Fred Ducharme and Vicki Wale
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Vermunt and Gingerich families. Rick was a fine man taken way too young. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Ray Weido
Marg and family , so sorry for your loss.,my condolences to everyone.
Elaine Clarke (Ducharme)
Dear Marg and Family, Gingerich and Vermunt families
I am so sorry for your loss …… thinking of all of you at this difficult time …..hugs
Elaine
Mike Bedard
Another one of the good guys taken way too soon.
RIP Rick
Ralph and Yvonne Gingerich
To Marge and family and to Margaret as well
We were so saddened to hear of your loss.
Our sympathies and prayers are with you during this time
Patti Swartz & Dan Regier
Margaret & Family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Rick.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jim Oesch
Marg and families
So saddened by hearing of Rick passing,he was a special guy and would help anyone out in a minute. He will be truly missed by many .
Jim
Robert and Alma Westlake
Our prayers and sympathy to Marg and family. A loss of a good neighbour.
Dianne Beattie
Thinking of both the Gingerich & Vermunt families at this sad time, my sympathy and prayers are with you !!
Esther Estep Schrock and Arland Schrock
Arland and I are so very sorry for your loss. Want you to know we are praying for you and your family. Esther Estep Schrock and Arland
Patti and Stevie
Dear Marg and family
We are deeply saddened upon hearing the news of your beloved Rick. Sometimes there are no words to express the feelings of the heart. Sharing in your sorrow and holding you very close in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Patti and Stevie Geoffrey
Jean , Devon and Derek Elliott
Another beautiful soul gone far to soon. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. So many fond memories come to mind from bygone days when the boys played baseball together. Hold your memories close to your heart. May they give you comfort in the days ahead
JJohn Paul and Barb Rau
Dear Marg and family,
We send our sympathy and condolences to your family! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Gerald and Jean Coleman
Marg We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Dorothy Hadfield
Dearest Marg, Colin, Megan, and family, we are shocked and saddened to hear about Rick. This picture is exactly how we remember him, although whether or not he was smiling depended on how the game was going.
Our thoughts and prayers are very much with your family. With love, Dorothy, Blair, Brandon, and family
Marg Deichert
Dear Marg & Family and the Gingerich & Vermunt Families,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rick was a great guy – involved in many community organizations. He will be missed by all.
Marg Deichert & Brad & Vanessa
Ann McCoy
David and family;
I’m saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. My thoughts are with you all.
Kindest regards,
Ann McCoy
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Dear Marg, your children, the Gingerich and Vermunt families . We send our deepest sympathy to you all, sending each of you compassion and healing hugs. Grief is the last act of Love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep Grief, there was Great Love! RIP Rick you will be missed dearly!❤️
Sheila Jeffrey
Marg & family
So sorry for your loss
You’re all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Dennis & Sheila Jeffrey
Phil & Lisa Dietrich
Our sincere sympathies to all of you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim & Judy McKinnon
Marg and family, Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of Rick. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time and in the difficult days ahead.
Gary Gingerich
Marg and family. We were shocked to hear that Rick passed. Another cousin way too early! We will not be able to make it up to Ontario but know that we are thinking of you! I remember the times Rick,Cliff , and I had growing up. Our condolences to the entire Gingerich and Vermunt families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Anne and Gary Gingerich
Elaine Ducharme
May your memories help you at this difficult time. Sincerely George and Elaine Ducharme.
Elaine Ducharme
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely George and Elaine Ducharme
Elaine Ducharme
Our sympathy to the family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely George and Elaine Ducharme
Brenda Palsa
Charlot, Dan and family – my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your brother. Remember the time you spent with him and cherish these memories- there are no words to help but lots of hugs and love to comfort you.
Ron and Marje Overholt
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Rick…you and your Family,are in our thoughts and prayers!
Wayne and Donna Desjardine
Please accept our condolences Margaret, Marg and the entire Gingerich
and Vermunt families on your loss.
Jeff O'Brien
Marg and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. Another fine Gingerich man gone far too early. He will be missed.
Lois and Richard Shantz
We were very saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences to all of the Gingerich family.
Our thoughts will be with you. Lois and Richard Shantz
Roxanne, Ken, Josh & Nicole Brideau
Marg, Megan, David, Steven, Colin & family
We were so deeply saddened to hear the passing of Rick.
Our deepest sympathy to all, you are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Marg and family: our deepest sympathy on Rick’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dianne Skinner
To Char and my Dan:
So sorry for the loss of a brother . You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Marg and the extended families of the Gingerichs and Vermunts, we are shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved Rick , he will be missed by all who knew and loved him, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time , hang on to all your precious memories .
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
How do we cope with such a loss ? You will see and hear, many of the people who were touched by Rick, in so many different ways.. You will receive so many acts of kindness ,and concern ,now and in the coming days ahead.
We know the pain and sorrow you, Margaret and family ,are experiencing now ,and for a long time to come. The hugs ,visits, smiles and tears will give you a boost when you really need it.
Rick a true gentleman.
Dennis and Lorraine ????
DOUG WILLERT
I send my CONDOLENCES to your family
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Marg and family
Ron and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Ricks passing
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Marg & Family,
Tanya and I send you all our deepest sympathy.
We are still in Florida, and unable to attend visitation or the Funeral service for Rick. Holding you all close in our Hearts.
Our Love & Prayers,
Chuck & Tanya
Ray & Karen Mathonia
Just a very fine gentleman….known and loved by all….taken too soon …An angel to watch over you all.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Pat and Elaine Jeffrey
Dear Marg our prayers are with you and your family
Brian, Michelle, and Emily DePaepe
Dear Marg, Megan, David, Steven and Colin and families
No words can describe how sorry we are for the loss of a great man, our hearts are breaking for each of you… Hugs and prayers to all of you…
Steve & Deb Overholt
Dear Marg and family….we are thinking of you so much…..you have had such a journey this past year.
Our hearts are heavy….our strength reaches out to you….please remember….all that you have had …..know that your family and friends are here for you…..hugxo
Steve & Deb Overhokt
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Marg, Megan, David, Steven, Colin and the extended Gingerich and Vermunt families: We are so very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Rick was a well respected member of the community and will be missed by many. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead.
Hugs to all … ♥ RIP Rick … gone far too soon.
Bob & Vicki Hay
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Donna O 'Brien
Dear Marge and family. Please know you are in my special tho’ts and prayers at this saddened part or your lives !Sincerely Donna
Kevin Geoffrey
Marg and family deepest sympathies are thoughts and prayers are with your family . Rick was one of the best he did so much for the town of Zurich
Nuno, Nancy and the boys
Our most heartfelt condolences to the family… Rick will be missed!
Dennis and Barb Rau
Marg and family
sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy you and your family
Our prayers are with you
Cheryl (Rau) Tong
Dear Marg Megan David Steven Colin, and families , Also Char and family
I was so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. My heart goes out to all of you, I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
❤️ Hugs
Sincerely Cheryl and Bill
Gordon & Bonnie Slaght
Dear Marg and family, please accept our Sincere Sympathies on the passing of Rick. He will be truly missed. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
Dear Marg and the Gingerich and Vermunt families. We are so sorry to hear on the sudden passing of Rick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kevin & Janet McKinnon
Dear Marg & family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time. Rick was a great guy & will truly be missed. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Very sorry that we can’t make it to visitation.
Reinhard and Maria Gotz
Dear Margaret and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Reinhard and Maria Gotz
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Marg and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we are unable to make it to the visitation.
Ralph Eisen
Sincere condolences from Ralph and Sheila Eisen of Fergus Ontario You will be missed, Rick Enjoyed working with you years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. We pray for all of you
Ralph and Sheila
Denise Byrne (Meidinger)
Marg, Megan, David, Steven, Colin, and families.
So sorry and saddened to hear of Rick’s passing, please accept my deepest sympathies. Hold your memories, and each other close, during this difficult time. Rick will be missed by so many.
Tony Marlene Bedard
So sorry for your loss ..way to soon..Please know that we are thinking of you and your family.!
Tony /Marlene Bedard .
So sorry for your loss …way too soon ! Too many of our important people are leaving us. Thinking of all the family …YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS !!!
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our sincere sympathy is extended to all the Gingerich and Vermont families on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale&Barb Gingerich
To Marg&Family we are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. I remember Rick a quiet guy but was a big supporter of the community and loved all things mechanical and that showed . Lots of memories from growing up around CG Equipment. Hold on to the memories
Ken & Debbie Regier
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Rick. Our sincere condolences to Marg and your whole family. Prayers
Cheryl & Martin Gelinas
Dear Marg and Family, We are sorry for the loss of your Husband and father. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely Cheryl and Martin
Ron and Kim Parrish
Marg, We are so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Lori and Murray Armstrong
Gingerich and Vermunt Families
We are sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, so sudden, so early.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Greb
Dear Marg and family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Rick.The whole community will miss him. He was a fine ,caring gentleman. Sincerely Glen and Donna Greb.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our prayers and sympathy to Margaret, Marg and the entire Gingerich and Vermunt families on your loss of a son, husband, father and brother