...Richard Earl Winter, age 94, of Newton Township, passed away on February 10, 2012, at the Life Span Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek.
...Richard was born on December 6, 1917, at home, to Eva (Parker) and Louis Winter in Newton Township. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1935. He married Elaine Violet Funk on November 17, 1940. They made their home in Newton Township for over 70 years. She preceded him in death in July 2009.
...Richard worked at Rich Manufacturing for 31 years until the company closed, and then worked for Bill Knapp's Restaurants, as a truck driver for 17 years, retiring in 1987.
...Richard was an organizer and Charter Member of the Newton Township Fire Department. He was a member of the Newton United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, and a Board Member. He was a member of the Home Grange #129 for over 70 years, where he held several offices. He was a Boy Scout of America Scoutmaster and taught woodworking for 4-H.
...Richard enjoyed many outside activities. He and Elaine enjoyed square dancing, which he started calling after High School. They also, enjoyed their cottage at Pine Lake for many years, as well as some traveling. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed making, and refinishing things. Over the years he made many cherished items for his family, as well as, for the local church and grange bazaars. Richard was also, a very talented quilter, sewing many quilt tops on his mother's pedal sewing machine which were finished by many Grangers and given to charities. Until the past year, Richard loved to go out to eat and garage sales with his sister Bernadine and brother Roland. He loved to play cards, and like his father, was most happy at winning!
...Richard enjoyed his granddaughter, and great-grandchildren, as well as, his many family members, and friends. You could never spend just a few minutes with him as there was always a story to tell. His laugh and smile could win you over!
...Richard is survived by his granddaughter Toni Miller, three great granddaughters Hope Earl, Allison Miller, and Ondrea Miller all of Battle Creek. He is also survived by sister Bernadine Bishop, brother Roland Winter, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Roger, sister Virginia Spear, and an infant brother Russell.
...Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-8 with family present to greet friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.
...Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11am on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Newton United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Powers officiating.
...Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery.
...Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Newton United Methodist Church, the Home Grange #129, or the Life Span Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
...Richard was born on December 6, 1917, at home, to Eva (Parker) and Louis Winter in Newton Township. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1935. He married Elaine Violet Funk on November 17, 1940. They made their home in Newton Township for over 70 years. She preceded him in death in July 2009.
...Richard worked at Rich Manufacturing for 31 years until the company closed, and then worked for Bill Knapp's Restaurants, as a truck driver for 17 years, retiring in 1987.
...Richard was an organizer and Charter Member of the Newton Township Fire Department. He was a member of the Newton United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, and a Board Member. He was a member of the Home Grange #129 for over 70 years, where he held several offices. He was a Boy Scout of America Scoutmaster and taught woodworking for 4-H.
...Richard enjoyed many outside activities. He and Elaine enjoyed square dancing, which he started calling after High School. They also, enjoyed their cottage at Pine Lake for many years, as well as some traveling. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed making, and refinishing things. Over the years he made many cherished items for his family, as well as, for the local church and grange bazaars. Richard was also, a very talented quilter, sewing many quilt tops on his mother's pedal sewing machine which were finished by many Grangers and given to charities. Until the past year, Richard loved to go out to eat and garage sales with his sister Bernadine and brother Roland. He loved to play cards, and like his father, was most happy at winning!
...Richard enjoyed his granddaughter, and great-grandchildren, as well as, his many family members, and friends. You could never spend just a few minutes with him as there was always a story to tell. His laugh and smile could win you over!
...Richard is survived by his granddaughter Toni Miller, three great granddaughters Hope Earl, Allison Miller, and Ondrea Miller all of Battle Creek. He is also survived by sister Bernadine Bishop, brother Roland Winter, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Roger, sister Virginia Spear, and an infant brother Russell.
...Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-8 with family present to greet friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.
...Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11am on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Newton United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Powers officiating.
...Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery.
...Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Newton United Methodist Church, the Home Grange #129, or the Life Span Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
...Richard Earl Winter, age 94, of Newton Township, passed away on February 10, 2012, at the Life Span Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek.
...Richard was born on December 6, 1917, at home, to Eva (Parker) and Louis Winter in Newton Township. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1935. He married Elaine Violet Funk on November 17, 1940. They made their home in Newton Township for over 70 years. She preceded him in death in July 2009.
...Richard worked at Rich Manufacturing for 31 years until the company closed, and then worked for Bill Knapp's Restaurants, as a truck driver for 17 years, retiring in 1987.
...Richard was an organizer and Charter Member of the Newton Township Fire Department. He was a member of the Newton United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, and a Board Member. He was a member of the Home Grange #129 for over 70 years, where he held several offices. He was a Boy Scout of America Scoutmaster and taught woodworking for 4-H.
...Richard enjoyed many outside activities. He and Elaine enjoyed square dancing, which he started calling after High School. They also, enjoyed their cottage at Pine Lake for many years, as well as some traveling. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed making, and refinishing things. Over the years he made many cherished items for his family, as well as, for the local church and grange bazaars. Richard was also, a very talented quilter, sewing many quilt tops on his mother's pedal sewing machine which were finished by many Grangers and given to charities. Until the past year, Richard loved to go out to eat and garage sales with his sister Bernadine and brother Roland. He loved to play cards, and like his father, was most happy at winning!
...Richard enjoyed his granddaughter, and great-grandchildren, as well as, his many family members, and friends. You could never spend just a few minutes with him as there was always a story to tell. His laugh and smile could win you over!
...Richard is survived by his granddaughter Toni Miller, three great granddaughters Hope Earl, Allison Miller, and Ondrea Miller all of Battle Creek. He is also survived by sister Bernadine Bishop, brother Roland Winter, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Roger, sister Virginia Spear, and an infant brother Russell.
...Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-8 with family present to greet friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.
...Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11am on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Newton United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Powers officiating.
...Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery.
...Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Newton United Methodist Church, the Home Grange #129, or the Life Span Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
...Richard was born on December 6, 1917, at home, to Eva (Parker) and Louis Winter in Newton Township. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1935. He married Elaine Violet Funk on November 17, 1940. They made their home in Newton Township for over 70 years. She preceded him in death in July 2009.
...Richard worked at Rich Manufacturing for 31 years until the company closed, and then worked for Bill Knapp's Restaurants, as a truck driver for 17 years, retiring in 1987.
...Richard was an organizer and Charter Member of the Newton Township Fire Department. He was a member of the Newton United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher, and a Board Member. He was a member of the Home Grange #129 for over 70 years, where he held several offices. He was a Boy Scout of America Scoutmaster and taught woodworking for 4-H.
...Richard enjoyed many outside activities. He and Elaine enjoyed square dancing, which he started calling after High School. They also, enjoyed their cottage at Pine Lake for many years, as well as some traveling. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed making, and refinishing things. Over the years he made many cherished items for his family, as well as, for the local church and grange bazaars. Richard was also, a very talented quilter, sewing many quilt tops on his mother's pedal sewing machine which were finished by many Grangers and given to charities. Until the past year, Richard loved to go out to eat and garage sales with his sister Bernadine and brother Roland. He loved to play cards, and like his father, was most happy at winning!
...Richard enjoyed his granddaughter, and great-grandchildren, as well as, his many family members, and friends. You could never spend just a few minutes with him as there was always a story to tell. His laugh and smile could win you over!
...Richard is survived by his granddaughter Toni Miller, three great granddaughters Hope Earl, Allison Miller, and Ondrea Miller all of Battle Creek. He is also survived by sister Bernadine Bishop, brother Roland Winter, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Roger, sister Virginia Spear, and an infant brother Russell.
...Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-8 with family present to greet friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.
...Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11am on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Newton United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Powers officiating.
...Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery.
...Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Newton United Methodist Church, the Home Grange #129, or the Life Span Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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