Terry Lee Winteregg
February 27, 2017 at 4:10 p.m.
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Terry Lee Winteregg, beloved husband and father, of 2114 Whitetail Run, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Feb. 18, 2017, at Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born May 1, 1950, in Decatur, to Doyle and Phyllis Hoffman Winteregg.
On Aug. 5, 1972, he married Kathy Habegger in Berne. Soon after, they moved to Warsaw.
He obtained a B.S. from Ball State in 1972 and an M.S. from IPFW in 1975. He began his teaching career in fall 1972 with Warsaw Community Schools, where he taught for 39 years. He taught fifth grade at Atwood and Eisenhower elementary schools. During his years at Atwood, he coached boys and girls sports.
At 6-foot-5 he was known as a gentle giant who influenced his students through his patience, kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Teaching was a love for him that never ended, even with retirement.
He attended WCC Church for the past 17 years.
He participated in several sports throughout his life. He was an avid runner, biker and golfer. Over the years he participated in marathons, mini marathons, mini triathlons, 5Ks and a number of bike tours.
Above all else, his true loves in life were his quiet faith in God, his relationship with his wife and daughter, and time spent with family and friends.
He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 44 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Darcy and Andy Gilbert, Lafayette, Colo.; his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Diane Winteregg, Berne; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Rosie Habegger, Granite Shoals, Texas; John and Sharie Habegger, Arvada, Colo.; Neale Habegger, Syracuse; and Dean Habegger and Elizabeth Morris, Libertyville, Ill.; 17 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, Doyle and Phyllis Winteregg; and a sister, Linda Rasawehr.
There will be a celebration of Terry’s life in April. Details and location will be announced.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Terry Lee Winteregg, beloved husband and father, of 2114 Whitetail Run, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Feb. 18, 2017, at Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born May 1, 1950, in Decatur, to Doyle and Phyllis Hoffman Winteregg.
On Aug. 5, 1972, he married Kathy Habegger in Berne. Soon after, they moved to Warsaw.
He obtained a B.S. from Ball State in 1972 and an M.S. from IPFW in 1975. He began his teaching career in fall 1972 with Warsaw Community Schools, where he taught for 39 years. He taught fifth grade at Atwood and Eisenhower elementary schools. During his years at Atwood, he coached boys and girls sports.
At 6-foot-5 he was known as a gentle giant who influenced his students through his patience, kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Teaching was a love for him that never ended, even with retirement.
He attended WCC Church for the past 17 years.
He participated in several sports throughout his life. He was an avid runner, biker and golfer. Over the years he participated in marathons, mini marathons, mini triathlons, 5Ks and a number of bike tours.
Above all else, his true loves in life were his quiet faith in God, his relationship with his wife and daughter, and time spent with family and friends.
He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 44 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Darcy and Andy Gilbert, Lafayette, Colo.; his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Diane Winteregg, Berne; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Rosie Habegger, Granite Shoals, Texas; John and Sharie Habegger, Arvada, Colo.; Neale Habegger, Syracuse; and Dean Habegger and Elizabeth Morris, Libertyville, Ill.; 17 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, Doyle and Phyllis Winteregg; and a sister, Linda Rasawehr.
There will be a celebration of Terry’s life in April. Details and location will be announced.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
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To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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