Gerald Richard Ginn, age 80 of Bright, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his home. The son of Elmer and Mary (Weidner) Ginn and Step-son of Elizabeth (Naber) Ginn was born on May 12, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
On August 31, 1957, Gerald married Virginia Sontag in Cincinnati, OH. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past fall. Gerald was a member of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and a former fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. The printer worked for Kahny Printers Inc. for many years before retiring.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia, six children, Deborah (Ken) Wassler of Okeana, OH, Gerald Ginn Jr. of Aurora, IN, William (Donna) Ginn of Hamilton, OH, Daniel (Debbie) Ginn of West Harrison, Michelle (Jim) Murray of Bright and Jeff (Trish Bellmore) Ginn of Aurora; ten grandchildren, Michael, Nicole, Christopher, Jessica, Leah, Amber, Rebecca, Tori, Ava, Conner, Zach & Nate; ten great grandchildren and one on the way; along with his sisters Mary Theobald of Cincinnati, OH, Peggy Friedman of FL, Betty Landess of FL; and brothers Steve Ginn of FL, Mark Ginn of FL and Terry Ginn of NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Ginn who was KIA in Vietnam.
Cremation was chosen. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross in Bright. A Celebration of Life will follow in the church hall from 3:00-7:00PM.
Memorials may be given to the Franklin County Animal Shelter or Dearborn County P.A.W.S.