Obituary for Robert C. Wingert, Jr.
Robert C. Wingert, Jr., 65, of Gettysburg, PA died suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Robert was born in Chambersburg, PA on May 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Arleen (Spangler) Wingert, Sr. He was a graduate of Shippensburg University where he earned his undergraduate and master’s degree. Robert served as a special education teacher with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 for 40 years. He was a Licensed Battlefield Guide in Gettysburg, was a member of the 61st Pennsylvania reenactment unit for many years and enjoyed War Gaming.
Robert is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Pauley) Wingert, two sons, Nathan R. Wingert and his wife Michelle of Lancaster, PA and Adam C. Wingert and wife Molly of Chambersburg, two daughters, Tammy Van Wingerden and husband Andy of Virginia and Nicole Sullivan of Chambersburg, his sister, Susan Wingert of Chambersburg and 14 grandchildren: Aidan, Brady, Jack, Nolan, Eve, Milan, Natalia, Bella, Willow, Philip, Abigail, Joshua, Emily and Caleb.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 Am on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the First Baptist Church, 1015 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg with Rev. Carl Harris, officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg and on Tuesday at the church from 10-11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guide, 241 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA l7325. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Robert was born in Chambersburg, PA on May 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Arleen (Spangler) Wingert, Sr. He was a graduate of Shippensburg University where he earned his undergraduate and master’s degree. Robert served as a special education teacher with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 for 40 years. He was a Licensed Battlefield Guide in Gettysburg, was a member of the 61st Pennsylvania reenactment unit for many years and enjoyed War Gaming.
Robert is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Pauley) Wingert, two sons, Nathan R. Wingert and his wife Michelle of Lancaster, PA and Adam C. Wingert and wife Molly of Chambersburg, two daughters, Tammy Van Wingerden and husband Andy of Virginia and Nicole Sullivan of Chambersburg, his sister, Susan Wingert of Chambersburg and 14 grandchildren: Aidan, Brady, Jack, Nolan, Eve, Milan, Natalia, Bella, Willow, Philip, Abigail, Joshua, Emily and Caleb.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 Am on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the First Baptist Church, 1015 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg with Rev. Carl Harris, officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg and on Tuesday at the church from 10-11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guide, 241 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA l7325. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
25
Apr
6:00 AM
- 8:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Tuesday
26
Apr
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
1015 Chambersburg Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Cemetery Details
Location
Evergreen Cemetery
799 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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