Paula Dianne Gingerich

Paula Dianne (Biddle) Gingerich, age 73, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on December 4, 1946 the daughter of Norman Jack Biddle & JoAnn (Poyser) Tait in Wolf Lake, IN. On December 11, 1984,  she married Larry B. Gingerich; he preceded her in death on November 27, 2012.

Paula is survived by her children, Quentin Swihart of Ligonier, Vikki (Phil) Feldman of Kimmell; grandchildren, Anthony Feldman, Skylar Feldman, Kristen Swihart, and Shawn Swihart; siblings, Kenneth (Toby) Biddle, Rob Taite, Jody (Dave) Franklin, and Timothy (Faye) Biddle.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry B. Gingerich; friend and partner, John Shoudel in 2019, and brothers, Tom Taite and Mike Taite.

Paula was a member of the West Noble American Legion Auxiliary and also bartended there. She liked ceramics, crocheting, and crafts of all kinds.

Family and friends will be gather within the current mandate, 25 at time, from 11 am - 3 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767 .  A private cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center and Paula will later be laid to rest at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the West Noble American Legion Post #243 in Ligonier.