Roger Allen GelbaughRoger Allen Gelbaugh, 80, Winona Lake, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022.
He was born Dec. 7, 1941, in Warsaw, to Esther McColley Gelbaugh and Adam Gelbaugh. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 28, 1963. He was a Vietnam veteran, trained to be a gunner on the 106mm recoilless rifle and a radio communication operator. While on active duty, Sgt. Gelbaugh received numerous recognitions and honors including the Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Purple Heart for wounds he received in combat. He served for three years until his honorable discharge on Aug. 22, 1966.
Roger’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at noon Friday, June 24 at Winona Lake Community Church, Winona Lake, and officiated by Pastor Jeff Fulk. There will be time for visitation prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #49, V.F.W. #1126 and active duty members of the Army Honor Guard. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Memorial donations may be directed to Winona Lake Community Church, 902 College Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590; or the Kosciusko County Fire Association/Benevolent Fund, c/o Winona Lake Fire Department, 1000 Kings Hwy, Winona Lake, IN 46590.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
