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Rosa
Gingerich
Mar 1, 1943 — Nov 7, 2026
Odon, Indiana
Monday
Bethel Mennonite Church
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Monday
Bethel Mennonite Church
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Tuesday
Bethel Mennonite Church
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Rosa Gingerich, 83, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Parkview Village Christian Care in Odon, Indiana. She was born on March 1, 1943, to Ben and Fannie (Graber) Stoll. Rosa joined David J. Gingerich in Holy Matrimony on April 3, 1964. From this union, they were the proud parents of five daughters.
Rosa was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. The love she had for her family was first and foremost in life raising her children and keeping her home. She was very honored to serve as a special needs’ bus driver. She was a housekeeper and caregiver to many friends and family. Her enjoyment was volunteering with activities at Ketcham Memorial Center for several years to follow.
Family left to cherish the memories of Rosa including her four daughters, Theresa (Fred) Winklepleck, Carolyn (Bill) Graber, Gina (Merv) Lengacher, Joy (Michael) Wagler; (15) grandchildren and (35) great-grandchildren. Her brothers, Hank (Mary Catherine) Stoll, Sam Stoll, Ben (Patti) Stoll, sister-in-law Eva Stoll and several nieces and nephews.
Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Mabel Stoll, her husband, infant daughter Marilyn, brother Joel Stoll, and sister-in-law Anne Stoll.
Funeral Services to honor the life of Rosa will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Bethel Mennonite Church with Carmen Detwiler officiating. Rosa will be laid to rest in Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Family and friends may gather from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Bethel Mennonite Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Mennonite Church or Parkview Village Christian Care. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Arrangements and care were entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.mengfuneralhome.com.
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