Lawrence E. Winger

    Lawrence E. Winger, 63, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Via Christi-St.Francis Campus at Wichita
     He was born Nov. 27, 1945, to Dwight and Amy (Jennings) Winger  in Dodge City.
    He married Patricia Lee on June 12, 1968, at Dodge City. She survives. Larry was engaged in farming for many years and later worked for the Ford County road and bridge department.
    Other survivors include one son, Eric "Dwight" Winger of Dodge City; two daughters, Tammy Merrimann of Faith, S.D., and Sara Stateler of Dodge City; his mother, Amy Winger of Dodge City; one brother, David Winger, of Sublette; and two sisters, Patty Owens of Dodge City and Paula Baumann of Hutchinson. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
    There will be a private family memorial service at a later date.
    Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City.
    In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to the Larry Winger Memorial Fund in care of Swaim Funeral Home, 1901 Sixth Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.