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George Winfield Obituary

WINFIELD, GEORGE LEONARD; age 77; of Wyandotte; December 22, 2013. Dearest husband of Lois: loving father of Kristin Hillis; dear grandfather of Kate Hillis; brother of Jon (Becky) Winfield of the Villages, FL and brother-in-law of Carl (Linda) Wennerstrom and family. George was born in Painesville, Ohio on December 24, 1935. He received his undergraduate and met his future wife Lois at Bowling Green University. He served in the Navy from 1954-1958. They were married and moved to Michigan so he could attend Eastern Michigan University. He taught Special Education and Elementary at Garfield School in Wyandotte. For 10 years he was Program Director for Easter Seals. He also enjoyed working for Greenfield Village for 25 years. Memorial Service Saturday December 28, 2013 at 2 p.m. Visitation 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at R. J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Wyandotte, 48192, 734-284-1600.
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Published by Heritage from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 2013.

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Joseph Gambino

January 1, 2014

Mr winfield. Ill always remember you from Garfield, and then from greenfield village. You were a remarkable educator, and it was a pleasure to have known you. Thankyou so much for all of the lives you touched. I wished when i worked for geeksquad i would of had time to socialize with you more... Rest in Peace.

H Buckley (Frost)

December 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss,he was such a wonderful teacher with a kind heart...

Stephanie Hauser

December 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. I had Mr. Winfield for both 4th and 6th grade. He was, by far, my favorite teacher. I actually ran into him about a year ago at a gas station. I was so happy to see him. Prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.

Don and Ingrid Cheney

December 23, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers - peace be with you always - we love you Lois.

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