Gary Winters

Gary Winters, age 77, of Lenexa KS , passed away peacefully on 04/13/2026 from pancreatic cancer. Born on 09/03/1948 in West Allis Wisconsin.

Gary was born on September 3, 1948, in West Allis, WI to the late Harold and Lorraine Winters. Gary graduated from Whitnall High School in Hales Corners WI in 1966 and received a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1970. Upon graduation, he was drafted in to the Army and served in Vietnam. Upon his return to Wisconsin, Gary married Judith Ann Wiedmeyer on July 29, 1972. They settled in the Milwaukee area where he worked for Boston Store. Most of his work years was spent in sales.

In 1981 due to a job change, Gary and Judie moved to Manchester MO where they raised their daughters, Erika and Kristin. They lived there over 30 years before moving to Lenexa Ks to be near grandchildren. When living in Manchester MO, Gary was an active member of the Ballwin VFW.

Gary loved to be with his grandchildren, cheer on the Green Bay Packers (while drinking a Spotted Cow Beer), was an avid reader and enjoyed coin collecting. He also had a collection of special rocks and minerals he collected over the years.

Gary was preceded in death by Harold Winters – father Lorraine Winters – mother , . He is survived by Judith Winters, wife. Jonathan, Connor, Cameron Downey and Creighton and Evelyn Mut – grandchildren, Barbara Armstrong (Jerry) sister, Kristin (Kevin Mut). Erika (Christopher Downey). Daughters, Warren Wiedmeyer (Pam) brother – in- law. 3 nieces – Debbie, Carin, and Jenna and 2 nephews – Chris and Jared.