Mitchel Jon Winger Columbia City, Indiana Obituary

Mitchel Jon Winger

<p>Mitchel Jon Winger, age 64, of Columbia City, and formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 5:55 am on Saturday March 18, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.&nbsp; Born on January 1, 1959, in Wabash, he was the son of Joe and Rosie (Lambert) Winger. </p><p>Mitch attended Whitko High School and graduated with the Class of 1977.&nbsp; He then attended Ball State University and graduated with the Class of 1981, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.&nbsp; On October 2, 1982, he married Rebecca King in Whitley County. </p><p>Mitch worked for the Internal Revenue Service, Whitley Manufacturing, and in 1986 was elected Town Clerk-Treasurer of South Whitley, where he served for 26 years, in addition he owned and operated Winger Trophies from 1983-2020. </p><p>Mitch was an avid golfer.&nbsp; He earned his varsity letter as a junior and senior in high school, and then traveled with the Amateur Golf Association for several years following that.&nbsp; While at Ball State, he swam a 5 mile marathon as a pool lift fundraiser to help those in need get into and out of the pool safely. Mitch also coached South Whitley Little League Softball for 18 years. </p><p>Survivors include his wife Rebecca Winger of Columbia City; children Ryne (Cory) Winger of Fort Wayne and Audra (Brent) Nycz of New York City, NY; grandchildren Avery, Paige, and Aiden; brothers Michael (Debbie) Winger of Columbia City and Matthew (Debbie) Winger of Warsaw; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. </p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents. </p><p>Friends may call on Tuesday March 21, 2023, from 2-4 &amp; 6-8 pm at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. </p><p>A private graveside service will be held for Mitchel’s family at South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley. </p><p>Visit www.demoneygrimes.com&nbsp; to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register. </p>
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March 21, 2023
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Jackie Liston
March 21, 2023
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Mitch was an inspiration to so many!❤️❤️

Owen Roberts & Jackie Liston
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Jan Howard
March 21, 2023
Prayers for Peace and Comfort for your Families during this very difficult time. Mitch will forever be in the hearts of the many lives that he touched . He was an amazing man. Fly high Mitch .....
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Blanche Kilander
March 20, 2023
So sorry to here about mitch death I live in house mitch grew up in 210 North Main Street in so whitley. Always would stop talk to Mike and I when walking. Always said we made it look great. U will be miss mitch winger may God be with Becky and family through this diff... Continue Reading
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Blanche Kilander
March 20, 2023
Mitch was person who never gave up. I live in house he grew up in. Always said what nice job mike and I made his home look so nice. Blanche Kilander
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Tracey A Sleighter
March 20, 2023
Beckie, and family no words can make this easier. We are praying you all find comfort in his memories. May god bless all of you! Tracey and Mark, Melissa and Nicole, Jeremy and Josie, Stef and Gavin
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Bill and Andrea Swingler
March 20, 2023
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March 20, 2023
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