BORN

1943

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Hoffmeister South County Chapel

1515 Lemay Ferry Road

Saint Louis, Missouri

Wayne Winters Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2012.

Wayne G. Winters entered into rest on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.
Beloved Husband of 50 years to Karon K. Winters (nee: Eichhorn)
Dear Pops of Chris (Nancy) Winters.
Dear Grandfather of William Wayne Winters.
Beloved friend to Sable.
Dear Brother of Elrain Rodden and Donna Kramer.
Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Wayne served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp, he retired from Anheuser-Busch brewery after 34 years of service.
If desired, please make expressions of sympathy in Wayne's memory to any Veterans Organization.
The funeral service will be conducted in the Chapel of Hoffmeister South County Chapel 1515 Lemay Ferry Road on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will start on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. until time of service and after service until 8 p.m.
Inurnment with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery will be at a later date.
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November 3, 2013

Ron Suchanek

Chris, my condolences for your loss. I played for your dad as the goalie on the Mohawks and will never forget him. Ron Suchanek

August 1, 2013

Karen, our deepest sympathy, there are great memories from our years in hockey and how much wayne cared for the players
on his teams, all the great trips we were able to take with you. Darrell and connie vancil

July 31, 2013

Darrell Vancil

For Karen and Chris. My best memories in life are from the days with the Rockets. Wayne pushed me to be a better player and a better person. deeply saddened to hear of your loss, but oh boy the memories.

March 31, 2013

Mark Going

Mrs. Winter and Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember the days playing for the Rainbow Rockets and hanging out with you guys and Ron Mckee, great memories. I am so sorry for your loss.

- Mark Going

December 26, 2012

Scott Mitchell

Chris -

I played with you for two seasons and for your Dad one season. I learned a lot from him and always enjoyed seeing him at the rink. He had great passion for the game and passed that on to us. I am so sorry for your loss Chris and to Mrs. Winters as well.

December 19, 2012

Karen, Iam so sorry to hear about Wayne. We just found out about his death today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jim & Karen Lorance

December 10, 2012

Mrs. Winters and Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss, your dad and husband was one of my favorite coaches and taught me so much. I am so sorry I could not attend the funeral. My prayers go out to both of you.
GOD BLESS,
Scott Rupp

December 9, 2012

Wiezer

Im so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing, the memories are still vivid,countless games, countless Tournments. Years of memories of 'Hair Head ' makeing great plays.0f course being brewery guys we always had beer afterwards. Rest in peace my friend. Wiezer

December 9, 2012

Scott and Gene Holtzhouser

Karon and Chris,
Our prayers are with you.

December 9, 2012

Gene & Elaine Feager

Karon & Chris,
Sorry for your loss. Our years with the Rainbow Rockets are fond memories and you three were a big part of the organization.

December 9, 2012

Dear Karen,
Our prayers go out to you and your family. Wayne was a long time friend of the family and a great guy. He is gone but not forgotten. Sincerely, Jim Gewinner & Family

December 8, 2012

K Walker

Karon & Chris, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and all the family. Karen & Bert Walker - Russell & Vivian Hacker

December 7, 2012

Chris, Very sorry for your loss, prays and thoughts are with your family. We had many good days back with the Rainbow Rockets and your dad coaching us is one of my fondest memories. I did not know he was a Marine or forgot, but that explains a lot of what he was teaching us on the ice. RIP Wayne.
Jamie Komorek

December 7, 2012

Mike Mclaughlin

Chris and family Fond memories of Wayne Chris and Ronny McKee at Winterland. Wayne taught us all a lot about the game of hockey. Responsible for a great bunch of players who still are involved to this day.

Mike McLaughlin (Potato)

December 7, 2012

Mark Starr

Chris and family,
I was sorry to hear about your father's passing, he was always good to me during our Rainbow Rocket years...he knew a lot about hockey and knew how to get his message across,
all thoughts to your family.

December 7, 2012

Karon, Chris and Family,

Thinking of you and sending our sympathy. We have fond memories of our hockey days together in St Louis. Take care.

Dr Harlen and JoAnn Hunter, Bedford IN

December 7, 2012

Tom Glenn

So sorry for your loss. I have thought often of Wayne over the years, he was one of my favorite hockey players in my younger years, always sticking up for his teammates. He will be missed.

December 7, 2012

Mark Diedrich

Chris,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was always positive and encouraging to me as a player, I always appreciated his words to me.

December 7, 2012

Mary Taylor

Karen and Chris, sending my deepest sympathy on the lost of Wayne. He was always thought of as the really handsome one of the group. He will be missed and my presents in spirit will always be with you.

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