Mr. John R. Wingard's Obituary
John R. Wingard, age 79, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children: Kirk (Jennifer) Wingard, Kenneth (Sonja) Wingard, Kathryn (Robert) Mitchell; stepchildren: Rebecca (Chris) Gallegos, James R. Wallor, John M. Wallor; 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Charles (Anne) Wingard. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Harold and Robert Wingard.
John graduated from Holland High School, then attended Pasadena city College. He is an alumnus of Hope College. He was a Mason in the Saugatuck Lodge, and a former Shriner. John was a mechanical design engineer, an avid sailor, and had a great love of Lake Michigan and wooden boats. He was a member of Muskegon Yacht Club. John also enjoyed watercolor and acrylic painting, and was very proficient in stained glass work. Cremation has taken place. There will be a Memorial Service at a later date. John was a dear sweet man, is much loved, and will be deeply missed.
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