August 8, 2020 at 3:49 a.m.
Esther Gierhart
April 27, 1927-Aug. 6, 2020
Esther Gierhart of Winchester, Indiana, went to be with her heavenly father and the love of her life Roger on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 27, 1927, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, the daughter of the late David and Erma (Arnold) Garringer.
Esther and Roger married June 18, 1949. She was a member of Chapelwood Baptist Church and later The Sanctuary of New Castle. She was a 1945 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. Esther retired from Anchor Glass in 1982 after 33 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roger; four brothers, William, Marvin, Leonard and Richard; three sisters, Norma, Velma and Charlotte; a son, Wesley Gierhart; and a great-granddaughter, Katie Grigsby.
Survivors include one son, Curtis Gierhart; three grandchildren, Michelle Grigsby, DeJai (husband: Dennis) Trosper and Brock Gierhart; five great-grandchildren, Haley, Caleb, Keaton, Dennis III and Corbin; one great-great-granddaughter, Aubree; one great-great-grandson, Charlee; many nieces and nephews; a special neighbor, Mindy; and a large extended family including several grandchildren adopted by heart.
A celebration of Esther’s life will be at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Chapelwood Baptist Church, 1097 N. Old Highway 27, Winchester, Indiana, with the Rev. Russell Fraley and Pastor Jeff Jaco officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Fountain Park Cemetery. Friends and family may call an hour before the services on Sunday at the church.
Memorials in Esther’s honor can be made to Cancer Services of Randolph County, 133 N. Meridian St., Winchester, IN 47394.
Walker Funeral Home in Winchester is entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerswinchester.com.
She was born April 27, 1927, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, the daughter of the late David and Erma (Arnold) Garringer.
Esther and Roger married June 18, 1949. She was a member of Chapelwood Baptist Church and later The Sanctuary of New Castle. She was a 1945 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. Esther retired from Anchor Glass in 1982 after 33 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roger; four brothers, William, Marvin, Leonard and Richard; three sisters, Norma, Velma and Charlotte; a son, Wesley Gierhart; and a great-granddaughter, Katie Grigsby.
Survivors include one son, Curtis Gierhart; three grandchildren, Michelle Grigsby, DeJai (husband: Dennis) Trosper and Brock Gierhart; five great-grandchildren, Haley, Caleb, Keaton, Dennis III and Corbin; one great-great-granddaughter, Aubree; one great-great-grandson, Charlee; many nieces and nephews; a special neighbor, Mindy; and a large extended family including several grandchildren adopted by heart.
A celebration of Esther’s life will be at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Chapelwood Baptist Church, 1097 N. Old Highway 27, Winchester, Indiana, with the Rev. Russell Fraley and Pastor Jeff Jaco officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Fountain Park Cemetery. Friends and family may call an hour before the services on Sunday at the church.
Memorials in Esther’s honor can be made to Cancer Services of Randolph County, 133 N. Meridian St., Winchester, IN 47394.
Walker Funeral Home in Winchester is entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerswinchester.com.
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