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Submitted: 10/15/19 • Approved: 10/16/19 • Last Updated: 10/19/19 • R1279517-G0-S3
9 Apr 1938 - 1 Jun 2016
John Edwin Winter John Edwin Winter, age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at home with his wife, Peggy and daughter, Laura, at his side shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. John was born April 9, 1938 in North Aurora, Illinois to Sidney and Margaret (Glover) Winter. John graduated from Earlville High School with the Class of 1957. He enlisted in the Air Force and continued his education at Lewis College where he earned his Aircraft and Power Plant license. He proudly worked as a mechanic, avionics mechanic, crew chief and inspector at American Airlines in St. Louis, Los Angeles and Tulsa for 34 years. After meeting on a blind date, John and Peggy Compton were married for 48 years. They had one daughter, Dr. Laura Winter of Tyler, Texas. John had many hobbies - one being a ham radio operator (W5AMR) for 50 plus years. He served several terms as American Airlines Radio Club president. He was a member of Mensa and an avid computer researcher. His first computer was a TRS80 and most recent was a Mac. John was a charter member of Gloryland Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and very active in its rebuilding. He was heard many times advising "radioers" "Don't be late for Sunday School." John enjoyed watching NASCAR, as well as hockey and football but especially the St. Louis Cardinals and Oklahoma City Thunder. John is survived by his wife, Peggy, and daughter, Dr. Laura Winter, one brother, Dan Winter (Marian), Decatur, IL, nephew Jay Winter (Dave), niece Dr. Sarah Winter Ringle (Aaron), grandniece, Kathryn Ringle, other relatives, friends and acquaintances. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Jones Ridge Cemetery of Delaplaine, c/o Donald Gillean, 1401 North Marr, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Gloryland Baptist Church, 18610 East 91st Street, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service, 719 East 141st Street, Glenpool, OK. Friends and family may leave condolences and view the obituary at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.
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