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Eugene Winters Obituary
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WINTERS, Eugene Adam age 76, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Kindred Hospital. Gene was a retired teacher, coach & athletic director for the Dayton Public Schools with 30 years of service, member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Antonia S.; daughter & son-in-law, Christine & Kevin Karaba of Dublin; son & daughter-in-law, Philip & Xiulian Winters of Dayton; sisters, Esther Hunter of San Diego, CA, Arlene Volz of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Adam, Justin & Alexis Winters, Mary Karaba; other relatives and many friends. Funeral service 10:00 AM Monday, May 7, 2007 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North with Father Mark P. Emroll officiating. Entombment Woodland Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, North Main Street Chapel, 1706 North Main St. from 3-6 PM Sunday with Trisagion Prayers at 5:00 PM. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Memorial Fund in Gene's memory.
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for Eugene Winters
Daniel Theuber
May 3, 2025
When I was with him, he always treated me with the upmost respect and kindness, in passing years I thought about him if he was still alive and discovered today that he passed 18 years ago, I was a orphan at Shawn Acres when I was a student at Fairview High School between the years of 69 to 72 , and in 1972 after graduation I entered into the military service with the Army and on one of my vacation time I visited coach Winters when I was in my early twenties. He always comforted me during my time at Fairview High School. I was on the gymnastics team competing on the trampoline and 60 foot tumbling mat.
doug mason
March 5, 2025
fairview class of 69. im 74 now and hes still one of the best people ive been around. life is an adventure and Gene was a good part of mine.
John Patton
October 27, 2023
I loved Gene Winters. He was my friend, coach, and protector in High School. He always had my back and always made me feel special whenever in his presence. I would probably not made it without him throughout High
School. Whenever I felt down or overwhelmed, he would allow me to come sit in his office and just relax and feel better. He was a true gentleman in all the senses of the word. Say hi to Clarence Moore, Mr. Galiardi, Blair Brown and all the rest you are now coaching.
JOHN DeMOSS
July 15, 2023
To know Gene, was to love him...
Thank you & Semper Fi, Coach Winters...
R.I.P. dear friend & brother Marine...thank you for your patriotic, courageous service...
JOHN DeMOSS, Class of '66...
John Newton
February 18, 2021
I was thinking about Coach Winters the other week,wondering if he was still around. Got my answer. He was a good man, glad I knew him
John Newton class of 1972
DOUG MASON
May 29, 2007
I SPENT 4 YEARS AT FAIRVIEW (65- 69) IN FOOTBALL AND GYMNASTICS WITH COACH WINTERS.HE SET A FINE EXAMPLE OF HOW TO BE AN ADULT AND A LEADER . HE COACHED WITH HIS SENSE OF HUMOR. HE WAS EASY GOING YET STRICT.I HAVE NEVER WANTED TO DO MORE FOR ANY TEACHER OR COACH.
Larry Sheeter
May 27, 2007
I was saddened to here of Coach Winters passing. He was a huge influence on my life. I don't think I would have made it through high school, if he had not been there. I graduated class of 68 Fairview. I carry a part of him in who I am and I know others who feel the same.
Janan King
May 18, 2007
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Winters. He was a teacher of mine at Cornell Heights and at Fairview High School in the sixties. He was a wonderful man and has always been at the top of my favorite teachers list!
Terrell Terry
May 6, 2007
Toni
I was so saddened to hear about Gene's passing. I pray that God will keep His loving hand on you and your family and comfort you in your time of sorrow. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
May God always bless you.
Nancy Marker Steinert
May 6, 2007
The alumni of the Fairview High School graduating classes in the 1960's & 1970's wish to express our condolences to Gene Winter's family. He was a popular, well-liked member of the Fairview faculty and respected by so many students for his talented coaching and teaching. We mourn the loss of Gene.
Nancy Marker-Steinert
Fairview Class of 1966
& many other FHS grads
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