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Richard William “Willie” Winter, age 79, passed on 1/17/2021 at Hospice House in Vero Beach Florida after a prolonged battle with COPD.
He was predeceased by mother MaryJean (Barwick) Hinze, father Roy Hinze, and brother Dennis Hinze.
Born in Evanston Illinois, he graduated from Evanston Township High School. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his time of service, Willie moved to Washington DC, where he was employed by Ruebin H. Donnolly Co. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Washington DC. Willie volunteered and supported several charities to eliminate hunger in Vero Beach and Washington DC. He was also a supporter of various arts-related organizations in both areas.
Survivors include his beloved sister Jody (JoAnn Hinze) Rice, brother in law Allen Rice, their children, nephew Jared Rice, nieces Katie Fuster and Alison Rice.
Interment will be at Rock Hill Cemetery in Washington DC.
Memorial contributions in his name, may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation 1110 35th Ln. Vero Beach, FL 32960 or 0nline at VNATC.org.
“My Flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Sally Thomphsen - Cousin
January 20, 2021, 12:19 am
Dear Jody and Al, you were so wonderful to Willie you went to the theater museums. You and had him for dinner and holidays You were there for him all the way to the end He couldn’t ask for more. God bless you we are always there for you love Sally and Russ
Jennifer Loar - Friend
January 20, 2021, 12:18 pm
Jody and Al, my deepest sympathies for you and your family. I imagine Willie is now healthy and joyous in Heaven. Received by Christ Jesus and welcomed by his family in Heaven. God bless Richard. Love from the Loar family
Diane and Harry - Brother and sister in law to Al
January 20, 2021, 2:16 pm
Jody and Al, we offer our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of Willie. Your kind and unconditional care for him was a blessing. We always enjoyed our dinners and times when we were together, talking about history and memories of the Evanston area. We are saddened to realize Willie will not be part of our annual visits to Florida but we are thankful that the suffering is over and he is resting in heaven.
Mark and Lourdes Innerst - Friend
January 20, 2021, 4:10 pm
Dear Jody and Al our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family and our hearts ache for you as you mourn. Willie was a wealth of information and we always enjoyed his company and interesting stories. We hope you find comfort in knowing that you shared a special bond, enriched his life tremendously, and always ensured that he maintained his quality of life the very best you possibly could. You were all lucky to have had each other and know he loved and treasured you. Willie will be missed by all of us who had the opportunity to share times together. He is now free of disease and in eternal peace. God is good. We are here for you always, Mark and Lourdes
Dawn Erickson - Cousin
January 20, 2021, 7:57 pm
Peace and love.
Diane Rice - Sister-in-law to Jody, sister to Al
January 20, 2021, 9:05 pm
My sincerest sympathy for you all as you grieve the loss of brother, brother-in-law and uncle. I know he appreciates the care you have provided for him in this life and beyond. I’ll miss visiting with him on our annual siblings reunions but know that he is in a better place, pain free and enjoying his eternal rest along with those who have gone before. Prayers for your comfort and peace, and may God bless you all in this time of readjustment.
Dianna H. Helton - Friend
January 23, 2021, 12:06 am
Dear Jody and Allen, We want to express our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your brother Willie. We always thought of him as having a wonderful soul, and we always enjoyed the time we all spent together. We hope that all the sweet memories, and all the great moments that you all shared with him before he passed will bring you comfort. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Alan and Dianna
Cathie and Michael Ziegler - Long time friends and neighbors!
January 25, 2021, 8:13 pm
Dear Jody, Allen, Jared, Katie and Alison, We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. He sounds like he was a fantastic man!! God bless him for all his wonderful service to the military and to our country. We need lots more people like him! And we are truly blessed to have been friends and neighbors of your for 40 + years! Love to you all!