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Will Winchester Obituary
1935 - 2019
Will B. Winchester, 83, of Kenosha, died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Monday, April 22, 2019.
He was born on Nov. 1, 1935 in Plantersville, MS to the late Ervin and Thelma Marie (Fowler) Winchester.
Will proudly served his country in the US Army from May 21, 1954 until his honorable discharge on December 20, 1957.
He married Carolyn R. Miller on May 10, 1986 at St. Mary Catholic Church.
Will was plant superintendent of the motor division at AMC/Chrysler for over 30 years, retiring in 1988. He also owned and operated Northside Auto Body Shop for over 30 years.
Will couldn't get enough of cars. He liked watching NASCAR racing; but had a passion as a Late Model Racer! He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing, gardening, boating and cheering for the Packers and Brewers.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; two daughters, Jeannie (Jerome) DeBell of Trempealeau, WI and Evie (James) Wicks of Trevor, WI; two sons, Phillip Winchester, Sr. of Conover, WI and Willie Dean (Mary) Winchester of Maryville, TN along with seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter; a sister, Gatha Sue Baker of Fulton, MS and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Mae Carroll.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Neil Shepler and his staff at the Somers Clinic along with Hospice Alliance, Inc., for the kind and loving care given to Will.
Funeral Service honoring Will's life will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224 30th Ave. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery will full military honors. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 24th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Piasecki Althaus Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224 30th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53144 or Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158, would be appreciated by the family.
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home &
Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
262-658-4101
Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Georgianna Counterman
April 29, 2019
So many fond memories Joby and I have of your father.
Hanging out with him at his shop with Willard and Wendell.
Dave Thompson always knee deep in grease. The jokes and laughter we shared. As a child I never forget the day your father orchestrated moving the house down 12th Av to its present location. I still look back at pictures in awe. Joby and I will never forget his kindness and the big hearty welcomes of a good ol boy.
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Jana and Joby
Don & Carol Odegaard
April 25, 2019
So very to learn of Wills (Willy's) passing. We worked with him at AMC/Chrysler. Fun gentle man. Don & Carol Odegaard
Shirley Tutor-Perez
April 24, 2019
Willie was one of my dad's (John Tutor) good friends. He always made me laugh. Such a good man. My thoughts go out to you all. Much love.
Mark and Karen Margotta
April 24, 2019
We are very sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
michael hopkins
April 23, 2019
Great Person ... learned from him. Condolences to Family
John Schimek
April 23, 2019
Sorry for your lost prayers for you and your family he will be missed!! Love John & Kimberly Schimek..
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