Richard Winsky
Obituary
Richard Joe Winsky, 93, died on Friday
(Feb. 3, 2017) in Newton.
Richard was born on Feb. 29, 1924, to
Albert and Alice (Chapple) Winsky in Halstead.
He was a graduate of Halstead High
School. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S.
Navy as a medic. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring as a
postmaster in Lyons.
He married DeLois Warnke on June 30,
1946. She was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 3, 1996.
Richard is survived by his children:
Rebecca and Richard Schroeder of Newton, and Richard and Nancy Winsky
of Admire; nine grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
DeLois Winsky; parents, Albert and Alice Winsky; brothers, Marlow,
Albert John and Orville Winsky; sisters, Vera Mae Williams and Hesper
Diringer; one step-grandson; one great-granddaughter; one
step-great-grandson; and one great-great-granddaughter.
According to his wishes, his body has
been donated to the KU Medical Center.
Memorial suggestions are to The Friends
of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc., PO Box 908, Bellmawr, N.J.
08099-0908 and Newton Bible Church, 900 Old Main, Newton, KS 67114.
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
