Jerry G. Winger

1950-2026

Jerry G. Winger, Sr., 76, of Medford, died on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. He was born on Aug. 2, 1950 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley to the late Benjamin and Julie (Lent) Winger. Jerry grew up in the area and attended Gilman High School. He married Janice Morris on Nov. 15, 1968.

Jerry worked for Weathershield for many years. He enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and tinkering in the shop.

He is survived by his wife, Jan; his daughter, Liz (John) Drager, of Medford; his grandsons, Donovan and Bo Turek and Dakota Drager; a great granddaughter, Aryella Turek; his siblings, Jim (Lou) Winger, Otis (Mitzi) Winger, Betty Cornell, Chuck Winger, Kenneth (Carol) Winger, Davey (Kristie) Winger and Tina (Daryl) Petznick; and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jerry “Punky” Jr.; and brothers, Benjamin, Jr., and Dick; his twin, Larry; and sisters, Ruth Hatton, Carla Gates and Linda Karpinski.

A memorial service for Jan, Jerry, Sr., and Jerry “Punky” Jr., will be held at Noon, on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Gilman Funeral Home with Rev. Beverly Thompson officiating. Inurnment will take place privately at a later date in Hannibal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior.

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