Marlin E. "Wimp" Gingrich, 83, of Lititz passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born and raised in Manheim, PA he was the son of the late George H. and Erla (Hollinger) Gingrich. He was the loving companion of Barbara Heisey of Lititz for more than 30 years. He worked at the former Raymark factory in Manheim for several years. Marlin was a sports enthusiast and especially was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Marlin proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a former commander at the Manheim VFW for several years and was also a life member of the Lititz American Legion and VFW. The family would like to thank the Hospice & Community Care staff for the exceptional care that they provided to Marlin and his family. He is survived by his son, Barry L. Gingrich husband of Kim of Lititz, a daughter, Lisa M. Young wife of Paul of Mt. Joy and four grandchildren, Tara, Kayela, Courtney and Skylar. Also surviving is a brother, Larry Gingrich husband of Louise of Lititz, a sister, Edris Kauffman wife of Wilbur of Mt. Joy, and Barb's children, Kirk, Scott, Michael, Shawn and their families. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Cynthia Lynne, Brenda Jean and Cathy Jo. Funeral Services will be held at 10:45AM on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 127 S. Broad St, Lititz. Interment will follow in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 9:45AM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.