Carl Clark Wintzer

Carl Clark Wintzer, 61, of Wapakoneta, died Thur. morning, Dec. 29, 2016, at his home. He was born March 2, 1955, in Lima, OH, the son of Frederick Stone & Mary Alice (Spar) Wintzer, who preceded him in death. On May 29, 1982, he married Denise M. Gren, and she survives. Other survivors include, • 3 children: Marcus (Lauren) Wintzer – Wapakoneta, OH. Sarah Wintzer - Wapakoneta, OH. Julie Wintzer (Shawn) Gossard - Columbus, OH. • 1 grandson: Gideon Wintzer • 3 brothers: Gustave S. (Deborah) Wintzer - Wapakoneta, PH. Dr. Christopher L. (Elena) Wintzer -Tucson, AZ. William James “Jim” (Cyndie) Wintzer - Westerville, OH. • Mother-in-law: Marjorie Brentlinger, Wapakoneta, • 2 Brothers-in-law: Daniel (Diane) Gren & Fred Gren, both of Wapakoneta, • Nieces & Nephews, Kirsten (Andrew) Walters, Kasey (Daniel) Allen, Gustave Sean Wintzer, Jennifer (Floren) Ilin, Nicky Wintzer, Sophia (Hector) Moreno, Kadie (Dexter) Larrimore, Douglas Wintzer, Chelsea Wintzer, Ryan (Tess) Gren, Eddie Gren, Kristin (Ryan) McDonald, & Kevin Gren • As well as, several great nieces & great nephews. Carl began working in 1978 at G.A. Wintzer & Son Co. of Wapakoneta and served as Vice-President. A 1973 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, Carl received a full scholarship to Miami University where he played football and participated in the Tangerine Bowl before going on to graduate in 1977. A very active member of the First United Methodist Church, he sang in the Chancel Choir while serving on several committees. Carl was actively engaged and participated in many organizations in our community. He served on the Board of Directors at Home Savings & Loan Co. and WAEDC. He was the President of the Greenlawn Cemetery Assn. and past President of the Wapakoneta County Club, where he had once shot a hole-in-one. He served as the President and a longtime board member of the Fats & Proteins Research Foundation where he was active on various committees within the National Renderers Assn. Carl loved to keep in touch with his former teammates at Miami University and still, to this day, holds the Wapakoneta High School record for the shot put. He broke the record his first time stepping foot on the field. Watching high school sporting events, traveling the world, riding his Harley out in the country and cruising around town in his ’73 Camaro were a few of the small things that brought him joy. When he seemed to be happiest though, was when he was over at the Log House, on Grand Lake St. Marys, taking the kids for boat rides and spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tues. Jan. 3, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church Wapakoneta, with Rev. Dr. Kimberly Pope Seiberling officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m., Mon. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Tues. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.

Carl Clark Wintzer

March 2, 1955 - December 29, 2016