Eleanor Winger

Ruth Eleanor Winger, 86, North Manchester, IN died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was born in Miami County, Indiana on September 10, 1926 to Bruce C. & Mildred L. (Barnett) Meyer. On November 19, 1944 she married John W. Winger Jr. He died June 28, 2001. Eleanor was a graduate of Chester High School in 1944, member of Xi Iota Xi, a former member of Kenopocomo Home Ec Club and Business & Professional Womens Club. She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake, IN and for many years was a member of the former West Manchester Church of the Brethren. A homemaker and farm wife, she had also been employed with Heckman Bindery, Peabody Seating Co., and Tri-Wic. Surviving are a son, Bill (Linda) Winger, North Manchester, IN and a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Peggy) Herendeen, North Manchester. Five grandchildren, Mrs. Jeff (Julie) Curtis, John Winger, Jim (Heather) Winger, Mrs. David (Shelly) Strobel and Brent (Lora) Herendeen. Four great grandchildren, Caitlynn & Grant Strobel and Samuel & Emmaline Winger. A sister, Rosemary Lynch, Silver Lake, IN. One sister is deceased. Services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Eleanor Winger, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46814. To send a private condolence to the Winger family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.