Gingerich, A. C. (1890-1970)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1970 Dec 10 p. 7

Birth date: 1890

text of obituary:

Pioneer in Turkey Industry of Iowa Dies in Florida

Wellman, Iowa. — A. C. Gingerich, 80, pioneer in the turkey industry in the Southeastern Iowa region which became nationally known, died in a Sarasota, Fla. hospital on Nov. 28 from an apparent heart attack.

A memorial service was held at Sarasota on Nov. 30, after which the body was returned here and final services and burial took place Dec. 2 at the Wellman Mennonite Church, of which he was a member. Rev. Ronald L. Kennel officiated.

A native of this community, he was the founder of Maplecrest Turkey Farms and served as president and chairman of the board until his retirement in 1959. He was president of A. C. Gingerich Farms, Inc., a member of the board of First National Bank, Iowa City, had served as board chairman of the Turkey Growers Mutual Insurance Co, of Wellman, and for six years on the Iowa State Conservation Commission. He was a past president of the Mennonite Mutual Aid Assn., Kalona.

For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Gingerich had spent their winters in Sarasota. Surviving in addition to the widow are a daughter, Mrs. John D. Abromski of Sarasota; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Dave G. Yoder and Mrs. Andrew Yoder, both of Kalona.