Rev. Edward E. Gorsuch, 92, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Hilty Mennonite Home in Pandora.
He was the surviving younger son of Charles and Mildred (Frock) Gorsuch. Born on July 21, 1927, he grew up on his family farm near Springfield, Ohio. He graduated from Otterbein College in Westerville, in 1948. While in college, he met Alice C. Garton, with whom he has been married for 72 years.
Ed completed his studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He entered the ministry and served for over 60 years.
In the early years he started new mission churches for the Southern Baptist Mission Board in northwestern Ohio and later, served in churches in southeastern Kentucky and West Virginia, returning again to pastor in northwestern Ohio before retiring.
After his retirement as an official pastor, he continued to preach in revivals, guest and substitute pastorships well into his late 80’s.
In addition to his wife, Alice, Ed is survived by his children, Sue Gorsuch, David Gorsuch, Mary Whitney (Kenneth), Elizabeth Hoople and grandchildren, Christie Roberts, Brian Hightower and great-grandchildren, James and Kyle Destry.
With respect to social distancing limitations due to the Covid-19 virus, the family will be having a private graveside service at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Mount Cory. There will be a public memorial service at a later date for all family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah, P.O. Box 3838, San Diego, California, 92163.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, is handling arrangments.
