Donald Winger

DON WINGER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Donald Lee Winger, 72, of Idaho Falls, died March 1, 2007, at his home of congestive heart failure. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. He was born June 5, 1934, in Moline, Illinois, to Earl Fredirick Winger and Lucy Olivia Handley Winger. He grew up and attended schools in Rock Island, Illinois, and graduated from Eagle Rock High School. In 1946 he moved to Los Angeles, California, until March, 1953, when he joined the military. He served in the U. S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service he moved to LaJunta, Colorado. He married Dorothy G. Freidenberger July 9, 1958, in Pueblo, Colorado. They lived in Hobbs, New Mexico, and Fullerton, California, before coming to Idaho Falls in 1961. He worked as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration and retired in 1984. Dorothy passed away March 11, 1994. In his youth he attended the Presbyterian Church. He coached women’s softball and enjoyed watching sports. Don loved gardening, riding and fixing bicycles with his grandsons. Survivors include: Daughter: Vickie Winger, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Don G. Winger, Idaho Falls, ID Son: James “Jim” (Annette) Johnson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Richard Winger, Rock Island, IL Brother and Sister-In-Law: George (Shirley) Freidenberger of Idaho Falls, ID 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with Bishop Kerry Holmgren of the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Ralph Alexander rcagolf@msn.com You have our deepest sympathy. Don will be greatly missed by all. Due to a prior commitment, we will be unable to attend the funeral. Ralph & Joy Alexander, retired FAA, Idaho Falls, Tire Chief, 1974-1981 Donna Ebright drebright@aol.com I was sad to hear of the death of Don. I am Bill Freidenberger's daughter and a cousin of Dorothy. Although I didn't really know Don, it is always hard to hear of family passing. I have read several of Dorothy's letters to Aunt Anna, and Dorothy always spoke fondly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Donna Ebright