John Winterbauer

John Henry Winterbauer, age 82, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of William and Mary (Brennan) Winterbauer.

John married Nancy Sue Brickey on October 10, 1994 in Oahu, Hawaii. He was previously married to Theresa Muller.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Athens; son, John J. Winterbauer of Springfield; daughter, Julie R. Clark of Sherman; grandchildren, Ian and Caitlin Winterbauer, and Marlie and Brenna Clark; brothers, William L. Winterbauer of Rockford, IL and Mathew F. Winterbauer of Fancy Prairie, IL; many nieces and nephews as well as several great nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by both parents.

John graduated from Athens High School and from Sangamon State University (UIS) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.

He worked as the Internal Auditor for the Illinois Department of Agriculture for more than 40 years, retiring on December 31, 2000.  John also worked for Stetson China Factory in Lincoln, Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company in Springfield, and farmed in the Fancy Prairie area.

John served in the Illinois Army National Guard for more than 39 years.  He enlisted February 15, 1955 in CO. A 106 Tank Battalion and later served as 1 ^st Sergeant of the 233 ^rd MP Co. He was promoted to Command Sergeant Major of HQ 33 ^rd MP BN and retired in October 1994 as Command Sergeant Major of 1144th Trans BN.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springfield and also attended Athens Christian Church.  John also was a member of the National Guard Association, National Rifleman’s Association, and American Legion.

Visitation for John will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 4-6 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL. Service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Athens, IL.

Msgr. Thomas Holinga will be officiating.

A private military burial will take place following the service.

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield.