Eugene L. Winterbauer Obituary (2010)

Eugene L. Winterbauer was born on April 28, 1930, in Lincoln, Illinois, a son of Thomas and Georgia (Agnew) Winterbauer. He married Beulah Mae Cowgill on August 31, 1951, and she preceded him in death on February 2, 1991. Mr. Winterbauer moved from Decatur to Carlyle 3 years ago. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War from 1951 - 1953. Eugene worked as a motor winder for the Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 146 in Decatur. He was a 50 year member of the IBEW and a member of the American Legion, Post 105 in Decatur. Eugene L. Winterbauer died on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Illinois. He was 80 years of age. Mr. Winterbauer is survived by a daughter - Pamela Sheathelm and husband Brent of Carlyle; a son - Randall Winterbauer of Decatur; 2 grandchildren - Tyler Sheathelm and friend Laura Baker and Brie Lannert and husband Charlie and a brother - Dan Winterbauer and wife Jackie of Martinez, California. In addition to his wife and his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by a son - Thomas Winterbauer on April 11, 2002 and 2 brothers - Don Winterbauer and Bill Winterbauer and wife Dorothy. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Winterbauer may be made to the Second Wind Dreams Foundation or to his family's wishes and will be received at the funeral home. Previous EventsVisitation Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231