- Date Of Birth: May 10, 1936
- Date Of Death: May 12, 2020
- State: Indiana
Kenneth Eugene “Gene” Wineinger, of Weddleville passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 12, 2020. He was 84.
Gene entered this life on May 10, 1936 in Medora, Indiana. He was the third born to parents Millard and Ethel (Pray) Wineinger. Gene spent his life in Jackson County. He was a graduate of Medora High School. On July 11, 1953 Gene married Illa Jean (Shepard) Wineinger. From this blessed union of 33 years they were blessed with Donald, Danny, and Teresa. Illa preceded Gene on July 8, 1986.
Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors if it could be hunted in Jackson County, Gene hunted it. He could be found working his puzzle books, reading his bible, raising his cattle, and enjoying his Boston Terrier, Butterball.
Gene was an engine tester for Cummins Engine Company. He retired after 31 years.
Surviving to cherish his memories, his wife of 32 years, Alberta, children, Rev. Donald Wineinger and his wife Sandy of Lexington, GA, Danny Wineinger and his wife Debi of Jackson, MO, Teresa Brewer and her husband Mike of Medora, IN, Rev. David J.
Together Gene and Alberta have 18 great-grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 33 years Illa, a brother Millard Wineinger, Jr., a sister Anne Catherine Irwin, and a great-grandson Caleb Matthew Brown.
