Neil J. “Jack” Winger, Jr., age 69, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home.  In keeping with Jack’s wishes there will be a celebration of his life held at a later time.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Jack’s family.

Jack was born on July 28, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Neil and Mary (Kueter) Winger Sr.

Jack loved drawing, meeting new people and had a very kind heart.  He was a master woodworker and put that knowledge to work at Four Mounds.  He taught woodworking, made canoes out of trees and several desks.  Jack could make just about anything out of wood.  He was also an avid fisherman in his free time.  Jack loved his daughters, grandchildren, the love of his life, Corrine and his beloved cats, 19 year old Hyms and Flanagan.  He will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Jack’s memory include

his girlfriend,
Corrine Ploessl, Dubuque, IA;

2 daughters,
Athena (Jeff) Lilly, Pauls Valley, OK
and Kassee (Eric) Sturdivant, Shady Shores, TX;

3 granddaughters,
Stella, Josslynne and Jovie Sturdivant;

a grandson,
Ethan Winger;

his siblings,
Julia (Rick) Von Ah, Florida,
Randy Winger, Texas
and Tim Winger, Dubuque, IA;

a niece and 3 nephews,
Jessica (Todd) Davis, Jamie, Jeremy and Josh Winger;

and many cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and many aunts and uncles.

Jack’s family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Bland and the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care.  Also a special thanks to his cousins, John, Janie, Jerry and Patty Winger for their love and support.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com