As many knew, i was MasterWizard r/t slave for awhile... We also were old grade school friends as well. This was in today local paper. I pasted it just the was it was listed... He will be missed, just not by family but also by all who knew him, in person and online as well as in business. I lost a great friend when he passed away, even though he was mad as hell at me lately. Rest in Peace dear friend....
Terry Ginder
SPRINGFIELD - Terry "Wizard" Ginder, 53, of Springfield died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at his home.
Terry was born July 2, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Jack Ginder and Juanita Faulkner. He married Ann E. Elfgen on Sept. 24, 1998; they renewed their vows Sept. 18, 2001, in Springfield.
Terry owned and operated Northside Tattoo and The Wizard's Pen Tattoo shops. He had been a tattoo artist for more than 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Ginder; and brother, Lee Ginder.
He is survived by his wife, Ann E. Ginder of Springfield; three sons, Harold "Beno" Elfgen, James Elfgen and Tommy (wife, Nicole) Elfgen, all of Springfield; mother, Juanita (husband, Danny) Ginder of Springfield; stepmother, Nancy Ginder of Springfield; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a brother, Danny Ginder of Springfield.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
No public ceremonies are planned.
The family of Wizard is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St.
Please visit the online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
