Obituary for
John F. Wingett
John F. Wingett, 80, of Osceola, died Wednesday February 15, 2017. The Mishawaka native was born July 13, 1936 to Lawson F. & Leona (Holland) Wingett; he graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class of 1954 and served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany. On June 30, 1956 he married Janet G. Calhoun (Wingett), who survives after 60 years of marriage. John retired from Stall Printing & Design (formerly Direct Mail Letter Service) after 33 years with the company. He was a member of the GCIU (Union) and enjoyed building dune buggies, camping and practicing at the gun range. He was also an avid fan of Notre Dame Football and NASCAR. In addition to his wife Janet, John is also survived by his daughter, Kym (Bill) Schalliol of Elkhart, grandchildren, Danielle (Steven) Brillhart of South Bend and Chrystal Wingett of Mishawaka, and his sister, Sharon (Egon) Ratkay of South Bend. John was preceded in death by his son, Kevin in 2001. Funeral Services 2:00 Tuesday February 21, 2017 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Calling from 6-8pm Monday in the funeral home. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. To share a remembrance of John of to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
