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James John Wingate

James Wingate Obituary

Loving Husband, Father, Son, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle Died on Sun., 4/18 in St. Paul. He loved coaching, playing fast-pitch softball & investing in the stock market. Preceded in death by father, John; infant son & infant daughter. Survived by mother, Kathryn; wife, Laura; daughters, Molly, Katie (Tom Sykes); sons, Doug, Brad, Dave; grandchildren, Sharon, John, Briana Odell, Micah Sykes, Megan; sisters, Joan (Mike) Casey, Joyce (Terry) Simonds; brother, Robert (Sharon); longtime family friend, Terry Palumbo; many other relatives & friends. Visitation on Wed., 4/21, 4-8PM at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave., St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial on Thurs., 4/22, 11AM at Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood. Visitation 1 hr. prior. Wulff 651-776-1555

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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Wingate

18 Entries

Corey Noren

May 21, 2010

Chief,
It's been a month and I (just like others) miss you.
It's hard being at the ball fields without your stories, pockets of beer (filled with ice) and the smile you always had while there...
Keep watching over all of us, because we are ALL still thinking about and loving you coach...

Stacy

May 19, 2010

I Promise I WILL complete my assignments. THANK YOU for always knowing the right things to tell me, regardless of whether i always "liked" it, or not it was very sound advisement. Can't imagine family gatherings without you! GLad you waited for me....We'll all be together again, but for now, I just wanted to say thank you for being My Godfather and for all the LAUGHS and WISDOM you shared with me and so many! WHAT A FAMILY WE HAVE! We're Blessed and you knew it, said so, and lived it! Funniest guy I'll ever know. I love you MY GODFATHER as sooo many did.

J.D. Wingate

May 14, 2010

DAD, I MISS YOU!!!!! Make your new home as pleasurable as you made mine. Keep a watchful eye over all of us: Because I will always need that Guardian Angel looking over me. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! YOUR SON- JOEL DOUGLAS WINGATE

Mary Anderson

May 13, 2010

Laura,

Roger just called me to tell me that he ran into you at Walgreens and that you had told him about Jim. I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for you at the visitation and funeral. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 4, 2010

Kathryn,
I just heard the news of Jim's passing. I am so sorry my sisters and I were not with you at the visitation and funeral. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will forever remember Jim coaching the Blessed Sacrament baseball team to the Twin City Championship when I was a little kid way back in 1964. It was fun reliving that memory with him when I saw him a couple of years ago. I know that you take comfort knowing that he is in Heaven.
With loving sympathy,

Mark Hartman
(Mary, Patty, and Jane)

April 24, 2010

Laura and children: I am so sorry I was unable to attend services for Jim. I love how happy Jimmy always was and how much he loved everyone. All who knew Jimmy are truly blessed. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane Casey

Shane And Marie Andrews

April 22, 2010

Laura
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Donna Olson

April 21, 2010

Doug and Family, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He was such a great mentor to all of you ball players and everyone he knew.
Donna and Roy Olson

clare pobnaz

April 21, 2010

Thinking of you at this difficult time.
My prayers and thoughts are with you Laura and your family.

Clare Pobanz

Carrie Pfeiffer

April 21, 2010

Bradley & Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Hopefully you will be able to find some comfort in the assurance that your father is with his Father in heaven. God bless,
Carrie Pfeiffer & Family & The Anderson Family

Dave Murray

April 21, 2010

I didnt see jim offten but when i did he was always laughing and smiling and having a good time. Laura sorry about your loss. If you ever need anything I am here for you. Dave Murray Valley Buick Gmc

April 21, 2010

We're keeping your family in our prayers at this sad time.
Sending our heartfelt sympathy,
Bill Gangl's kids: LouAnn and Lud, Marge and Jim, Connie and Steve, Ginny and Steve, Megan, and John and Marilyn

Colleen Humphreys and Joe Mudzinski

April 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I sincerely hope that you find peace & comfort in your fond memories and happy times. I will miss Jim and his friendly smile, hearty laugh & good jokes at The Sherwood.

Lynne Moline

April 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Debby Clarkin

April 20, 2010

I didn't see Jim often, but his hearty smile and good will seemed to always burst from him. He was always a pleasure to run into.
My sympathy to all the Wingate Family for your loss.

Corey Noren

April 20, 2010

Chief,
I hope you understood the impact you had on all of us. You gave us the chance to play a game we love and without you getting that team together, I may have never met some of the guys that are now great friends.
You changed the way I look at life, the game and I can't thank you enough.
We love ya coach.....

Brian Olson

April 20, 2010

James (Chief)
You will be missed, you have touched so many lives. Thank you for all the unforgettable memories. You not only coached me the game of fast-pitch softball, but you taught me some great life lessons. Laura and family please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.

scott frantzen

April 20, 2010

Chief

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