I was late to hear the sad news that John has passed away and was able to find his obituary in the Allentown paper.
I have fond memories of John especially because we were wrestling buddies. Of course, the one you have practiced (and sweated with) is the one you remember best. I liked John a lot, he was really balanced and a tough opponent. I always had a slight advantage being just a bit heavier which in wrestling means a lot.
He was very good-natured and a serious guy. When I read that he was active in his church it seemed very fitting.
My condolences to his family and other friends who may read this note.
John A. Ginder John A. Ginder, 59 years, of New Smithsville, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Debra K. (Trumbauer) Ginder for 36 years in May. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Herman A. Ginder of Wescosville and the late Jane F. (Roessler) Ginder. The last 16 years he worked for Stanley Bauman, Jr, Inc. in Topton as a carpenter. Prior to that he was a self employed contractor. John was a member of Ziegels United Church of Christ, Breinigsville, where he served on Consistory for the last 15 years. He also served as the Union Church Treasurer at Ziegels since 1991. Survivors: Wife; father; sons, Jason A. of Avon, NC and Kyle J. of New Smithsville; daughter, Stephanie A. of Fredericksburg, VA.
Joseph Egan (1970)
I was late to hear the sad news that John has passed away and was able to find his obituary in the Allentown paper.
I have fond memories of John especially because we were wrestling buddies. Of course, the one you have practiced (and sweated with) is the one you remember best. I liked John a lot, he was really balanced and a tough opponent. I always had a slight advantage being just a bit heavier which in wrestling means a lot.
He was very good-natured and a serious guy. When I read that he was active in his church it seemed very fitting.
My condolences to his family and other friends who may read this note.
from Joe Egan in April 2,012
Terry Dengler (1970)
John A. Ginder
John A. Ginder, 59 years, of New Smithsville, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Debra K. (Trumbauer) Ginder for 36 years in May. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Herman A. Ginder of Wescosville and the late Jane F. (Roessler) Ginder. The last 16 years he worked for Stanley Bauman, Jr, Inc. in Topton as a carpenter. Prior to that he was a self employed contractor. John was a member of Ziegels United Church of Christ, Breinigsville, where he served on Consistory for the last 15 years. He also served as the Union Church Treasurer at Ziegels since 1991. Survivors: Wife; father; sons, Jason A. of Avon, NC and Kyle J. of New Smithsville; daughter, Stephanie A. of Fredericksburg, VA.