Gary Eugene Winsky
1950 - 2020
Gary Eugene Winsky, age 70, of Newton,
Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2020. He
was the first-born son of Orville and Bernice Winsky, and was born on
June 30, 1950 in Newton, Kansas.
Gary was a 1968 graduate of Moundridge
High School. He attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas upon
his graduation from high school. He later entered the service in
September, 1969, with the United States Air Force and served 4 years.
He was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento,
California, where he worked as an Air Traffic Controller. He was a
patriotic man and proud of his military service. Gary was united in
marriage to Judy Adamson on August 21, 1976 at the First Baptist
Church in Newton. After more than 30 years as a loyal and hardworking
employee at Agco Corporation in Hesston, Kansas, he retired in
January 2020.
Gary was a longtime resident of Newton,
and an active member of the First Baptist Church. His Christian faith
was his passion in life. Gary was dedicated to his church and served
as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He could often
be found in his study reading his Bible and preparing his Sunday
school lessons. His other interests included history, reading,
spending time with family, traveling and long walks with his beloved
dogs, Jenny and Jody.
Gary was beloved by all who knew him
and will be fondly remembered for his faith, kindness, loyalty to
family and compassion. He had a warm smile, joyful laugh and soothing
voice that will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Gary leaves behind his wife of 44
years, Judy; his two stepdaughters, Lori (Steve) Aul of Ballwin,
Missouri and Suzy Adamson of Elkhart, Indiana; his siblings, Kay
(Howard) Friesen of Moundridge, Kansas, Darcy (Jane) Winsky of
London, Ontario, Canada, Kent (Mary) Winsky of Moundridge, Kansas and
Joni (Stan) Weeks of Taneyville, Missouri; three grandchildren,
Mackenzie Smith of Chicago, Illinois, Megan (Constantine) Caviris of
Queens, New York and Matthew Aul of St. Louis, Missouri; as well as
many nieces, nephews, cousins and all of their families. He was
preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, Jerl.
A Memorial Service will be held
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church
in Newton, KS with Pastor Chip Bungard officiating. Interment will be
held following the service at Restlawn Garden of Memory on US Hwy 50
west of Newton.
Memorials are suggested to First
Baptist Church, St. Jude's or the Associated Baptist for World
Evangelism and may be sent in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
On-line condolences may be left at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
