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Leonard J., passed away peacefully at age 91 on June 20, 2015. Born in Germany, he immigrated to France and then to the U.S. with his parents as a teenager. He attended the University of Illinois, joined the army, and returned to Europe in 1945 with the U.S. occupying forces. After completing his master's degree at Yale University, Winchester became a chemical engineer and worked in Pakistan and Japan before settling in Cincinnati. He enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, reading, and traveling with his wife Elinor. He is survived by his daughter, Betsy Winchester of Littleton, Colorado. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory, 529 Main St., Milford, OH. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Alpine Club, Jewish National Fund or AAAS. Please share memories and condolences at craver-riggs.com
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Jan Kobel
September 10, 2021
I never met him. I'm interested in his life and that of his daughters as the son and granddaughter of the great Rachel Wischnitzer. We study her work and life across Europe and the US and are grateful for every detail of her and her family life. Thank you for emailing us and contacting us. Best! Jan
caregiver
June 27, 2015
I feel for you, Betsy. I was suddenly devastated when I first heard that he...., passed away.
On the other hand, I am happy for you, since you were at home for the last moment of your Dad life. I remember one day, he was not feeling good. I told him that you are coming home. He suddenly got up, brush his teeth, changed clothes, and ate complete meal. Then we listen music of Frank Sinatra," Fly me to the moon"
caregiver
June 27, 2015
I feel for you, Betsy. I was suddenly devastated when I first heard that he...., passed away.
On the other hand, I am happy for you, since you were at home for the last moment of your Dad life. I remember one day, he was not feeling good. I told him that you are coming home. He suddenly got up, brush his teeth, changed clothes, and ate complete meal. Then we listen music of Frank Sinatra," Fly me to the moon"
Pete Skokos
June 26, 2015
Betsy- Sorry for your loss. He was an interesting man and lived a full life. I am glad I was able to meet him and hear his stories on the few occasions I met him.
McKenna and Jack Skokos
June 25, 2015
Sorry Betsy for your loss.
Minda Murray
June 24, 2015
Mr. Winchester will always be remember as a dear friend, who once shared life before his time. He said one time, "I need to eat more food to get better and stay alive for Betsy". He love very much his daughter, one reason he tried the best he can to lived longer, _ a wonderful life, and a great 91 years.
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