Esther D. Gahimer, 78, of Manilla, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Born on June 3, 1946, in Covington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Paul Eninger and Margaret (Wagler) Eninger.
She married Otis "Sonny" Gahimer on December 28, 1962, and he survives.
Other survivors include 3 sons- Marc Gahimer (Kathy) of St. Paul, Scott Gahimer (Cindy) of Shelbyville, Jeff Gahimer (Karen)
of Greensburg; sister Rachael Markley of Carrollton; 4 grandchildren- Melissa Anthony of Indianapolis, Amanda Jones of Florida,
Jacob Gahimer (Courtney) of Michigan, Chance Olvey Gahimer of Muncie; 5 great grandsons; 1 great granddaughter; and 2 step
grandchildren- Josh Mellentine and Amber Lett. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Naomi Fuchs.
Esther had lived in this area most of her lifetime and was a member of Crossroads Community Church. She had been a factory
worker for IPC for 4 years and BCA in Greensburg for 23 years. Esther enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and working in her yard.
She loved all of her grandchildren and her cats.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2025 at Crossroads Community Church, 475 Progress Parkway, Shelbyville,
with Pastor Andy Lee officiating.
Burial will be in Moscow Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to Rush County Animal Shelter or American Cancer Association, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
