Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Wingate, Sr. of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Trinity West. He was born July 22, 1925 in Lima, Ohio a son of the late Earl & Josephine Marks Wingate. He grew up in Toledo and went to Whitmer High School. In 1943 he joined U.S. Marine Corps and served as a scout in the South Pacific. Ralph entered ministry in 1963 and established the Wintersville Baptist Temple in 1964 where he served several years. He also pastored in Rittman, Ohio; Clymer, Pennsylvania and Chillicothe, Illinois.
Ralph married June Morrett on October 19, 1943 and she died February 22, 1983; and they have three children, Rev. Ralph E. (Sydney) Wingate, Jr.; Rev. Dan (Karen) Wingate and Sandra (Jeff) Clarke; 8 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
He married Ruth Hopkins Vance September 15, 1987 and she survives. Also surviving are her daughter Virginia “Ginny” (John J.) Mascio; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Ralph was also preceded in death by his brother Donald Wingate and sister Marjorie Kumpe.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday 4-7 p.m. On Monday visitation will be held at Wintersville Baptist Temple from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m.
Entombment at Fort Steuben.
The Wingate children would like to thank the Mascio Family for their help, love and care for our Dad.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Baptist Temple, 617 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, OH 43953.
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John & Sondia Swartz
We so appreciated Uncle Ralph and Aunt June encouraging us to come to Wintersville Baptist Temple back in 1969 ,right after we were married, to participate in the ministry there. We taught teens and Sondia sang in the choir. ( We still have the record albums the choir had cut back then.) We benefited from his (and his sons') preaching for three years. We remember Ruth fondly as well as others in the church. Of course as family members, we knew Uncle Ralph and his whole family for years earlier. I remember when he was saved and started in the ministry. The fact that his sons continue to preach the gospel and his daughter's family minsters also, speaks well of his excellent training of them. Ralph, Sydney, Dan,Karen, Sandy,Jeff and all your family members and Ruth , we send our sympathy and prayers that you will sense God's comfort and wisdom in the days to come.
09/03/2024
Diane (Morrette) Franz
Dear Ralph, Dan and Sandra - I was so sorry to learn of Uncle Ralph's passing. What a wonderful life and legacy he left to all of you. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very special time of honoring your Dad.
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A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was ordered on January 14, 2017
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Bill & Mary Lou Recinella
Ginny& JJ we were sorry to hear of the passing of your step Father, He lived a long and full life, our regards to your Mother
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A TABLE BASKET was sent by Calvary Baptist Church, Clymer, PA on January 14, 2017
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Debi Pifer
So many memories as I read of Dr Wingate's passing. He and his family touched my life so much, there are no words to encompass it all. Remembering when the temple was started at the firehouse...then to the first new building...the bigger sanctuary building, the school, the deaf ministry, church camp, the Temple Trio and so much more. Your in depth preaching of the Holy Bible resonated then and has stayed with me to this day. To Sandy, Danny, and Ralph Jr. and your families, we all know we will be reunited one day...As the trio used to sing..."We shall rise!" Love to you all.
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Danny and Maggie ulch
We did not know Rev.Wingate personally but we attended his granddaughter, Tina wingates wedding to my nephew Jeffrey Bowen and it is our understanding that he lead the first pray that day. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Danny and Maggie Ulch.
09/03/2024
Gary and Janet Brewer
Praying for your family but rejoicing with you as you all know what a wonderful place he is now. We are thankful for the ministry Dr. Wingate had at our church in Clymer. We have many great memories.
09/03/2024
Bill Kidder
Rev Wingate brought the light starting in the Wintersville Fire Station. He and the Wingate family have been a blessing to the community throughout America.Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of such a humble shepherd.
09/03/2024
Ron & Kathy Sheaffer
Ruth, we are greatly saddened to hear of Pastor Wingate's passing. He has been such an influence in so many lives. We are thankful that we were blessed to call him "Pastor" for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time. May God grant you comfort and peace in knowing that he is safely home in the arms of his Savior. Much love to you.
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Cathy & Mike Nevitt
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Andrew
Pastor Wingate was a great man lead by the Lord. I remember him from the time I was a small boy going to church at Calvary Baptist in Chillicothe, IL. He always had time to answer any question I may have had and if he didn't know he would do his best to find out, not just brush off the question. And he did not judge if someone made a wrong choice or missed church, he knew how hard it was to be a good Christian. He will be greatly missed, but he is home with the Lord.My condolences,Andrew Reny
09/03/2024
Dick Morrette
Ralph, Dan & Sandra: Please know you have my deepest sympathy for the passing of your Dad, my Uncle. My memories go way back to the Toledo days when we were all children. Those memories are good with family gatherings. Upon reading about his life, it is apparent he was a wonderful father, husband and mentor to all that knew him. We all should hope to live a life such as his. May God give you all peace and comfort during this time of celebration of his life well lived.
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