Logan W Winger

Logan W. Winger, age 93, of Gilman, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his grandaughters on Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Our House Assisted Living in Janesville, WI. Logan was born in Bloom Township, Richland County, WI on November 19, 1929, the son of Fred and Edith (Salisbury) Winger. He grew up in Richland County where he attended school.

Logan served in the U.S. Air Force from October 31, 1950 to November 5, 1954. While serving in the Air Force, he met the love of his life, Irmgard Polzin in Germany and they later married. Shortly after being discharged from the service, he went to work at the Janesville General Motors plant where he was employed for over 30 years until retiring in 1984. During this time, he and Irmgard resided in Albany, WI. After retirement they moved to Perkinstown in Taylor County where he continued to reside until recently when he moved to Janesville to be near relatives and receive care for his failing health.

Logan was an avid horseman and had been a member of Tri County Riders Horse Club. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was an outstanding craftsman at woodworking. He loved a good poker game and showed no mercy to his grandchildren at the poker table. Above all else, his main interest was his family, they were his pride and joy.

Logan’s family wishes to express a sincere thank you to the staff at Our House Assisted Living for the care that he received.

Logan Winger is survived by his son, Elton (Dianna) Winger; four grandchildren, Jody (Ken) Gearhart, Jeanna Winger, Amy (Kevin) Spears, Christopher Winger; five great-grandchildren, Justin Bruce, Codi Papcke, Jorie Maasz, Katie Spears, Liza Spears; 4 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ron (Laura) Winger. Logan was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irmgard Winger on October 9, 2012. His parents, brother Fred Winger and sister Esther Hart also predeceased him.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until Noon Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at HENKE-CLARSON FUNEAL HOME, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon Tuesday, August 15th at the FUNERAL HOME with military rites to follow the service at the funeral home conducted by Kienow-Hilt V.F.W. Post # 1621. The family asks that if able, please wear casual western wear. Further services will be held at Noon Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the PLOMBON FUNERAL HOME, Gilman, WI followed by burial in the Perkinstown Cemetery, Taylor County WI. Online condolences may be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.