Lawrence Michael Gingrich, 75, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born February 1, 1951, in Logansport, Indiana to William C. & Elizabeth (Houk) Gingrich, graduated from Logansport High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue North Central. Larry began his career with NIPSCO for 18 years as an engineer, transitioned to a position with Indiana Harbor Railroad for 5 years training employees for the technical aspects required, and concluded as a Financial Representative with the Airey Agency in Merrillville.
Larry was so proud of each of his children. His Cursillo experience was a turning point in Larry’s life. He cherished his Cursillista brothers and sisters. He loved boating on the local lakes and taught many family members to water ski. Cruising the Midwest on his Honda Goldwing always brought a smile to his face along with lighting off fireworks for any occasion that he thought deserved the honor. His last spoken words as a message to all and repeated successively were, “Be at peace, be at peace.”
On October 7, 1972, he married Nancy Lou Nicoll who preceded him in death in 1983. On June 24, 1988, he married Mary H. Stevenson who survives along with his children: Michael L. Gingrich of Logansport, Mark E. (Danielle) Gingrich of Valparaiso, Mary R. (Eric) Wilcox of Naperville, IL & Matthew J. (Belinda) Gingrich of Morgan Township, grandchildren: Campbell, Griffin, Lily, Benjamin, Vivian, Addison & Anna, and his brothers: Paul W. (Kimberly) Gingrich of New York & Daniel J. (Peggy) Gingrich of Logansport. He was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Rebecca Marie Gingrich in 1973, and his sister, Janet E. (Gingrich) Mullineaux.
A visitation will be held May 8, 2026, from 9 – 10 a.m. CDT at Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church, Portage with funeral mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. CDT, Father Kevin McCarthy officiating and Father Jerry Schweitzer concelebrating. Burial will take place on May 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church.
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Rest in peace, Larry you have been an exemplary 'Steward of God's (kingdom and siueaouu deserveerve all of the rry, peace that you will be rewarded with in God's loving arms you dwelling the house of the Lord dorevermary. Cathy and I send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. -Curt Choo-Kang
Rest in peace, Larry. You, Mary, and your family are in our prayers at this time as you return to the Lord. You truly had the gift of hospitality, making conversations comfortable and treating me to many meals over the years. I was blessed to have you "adopt" me as a freshman at Saint Teresa of Avila in Valparaiso, beginning a relationship that would last for many years. Eternal rest grant unto to him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. -Kyle Rickbeil
Our deepest sympathies to Mary and all of the Gingrich family. Rest in peace Larry. -Greg and Patty Hart
