Paul D. Wingerter, age 77, of 3700 Harrison, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in his home. He was born on February 25, 1934 in Quincy, the son of Carl & Nellie Mae (Brooks) Wingerter. He married Barbara Tomlin on March 17, 1955. She survives.

He was employed by Gardner Denver for forty years, retiring in 1997. Paul was a member of the union serving as the union steward for many years. He was also a member of the 1/4 century club and enjoyed getting together with his co-workers and reminiscing about the good ole days.

Paul was a member of Calvary Tabernacle Church.

Paul enjoyed camping, auto racing and being with his family along with his pets, Misty, Harley & D.J. He loved to cook and enjoyed telling a story. He was especially happy spending time with his children and grandchildren. Many of Paul’s favorite stories were reflections from times spent camping with his family and good friends, Ann & Clarence Steinman and family.

In addition to his wife, survivors include
FOUR SONS, Victor Wingerter and wife Tina, Ricky Wingerter and wife Carol, all of Quincy; Gregory Wingerter and wife Julie of Canton, MO and Dennis Wingerter & wife Qualla of Quincy;
ONE DAUGHTER, Victoria Mace of Quincy;
TWELVE GRANDCHILDREN, Shane (Jenny) Wingerter of Quincy, Brittany (Thomas) Smith of St. Peters, MO, Kayla Wingerter, Kelsey Wingerter, and Meghan Wingerter, all of Quincy; Emma McKinstry and Ethan Wingerter, both of Canton, MO; India Green, Isabella Wingerter and Melissa (Jay) Abernathy, all of Quincy; Michael (Cassie) Mace of Camp Point, IL and James Mace of Columbia, MO;
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, Benjamin, Bethanny, Corrie, Dominic, Jocelyn, Dayanara, Alex, Alexis, Adisen, Ashlyn & Elijah;
TWO SPECIAL NIECES, Debbie Neubauer and Jackie Chenault; and
SPECIAL FRIENDS, Junior & Ginny Kaelber.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Buster, Jack & Gene and one sister, Frances.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Calvary Tabernacle Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. www.dukerandhaugh.com