Edward Allen Wingert "Big Ed"

Edward Allen “Big Ed” Wingert, 63, passed away December 31, 2016 at his home in Thermopolis after a long illness.

Born February 10, 1953 in Riverton, WY, he was one of seven children of Earl and Dorothy (Lebsock) Wingert.  Ed graduated from Riverton High School.  

For most of his life he was a handyman including construction building, manager of the A & W Lanes and hotel management of Super 8.  Ed moved to Thermopolis in 1983.  In May of 1987 he married Jannice Steadman.

He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 1884.  His interests included bowling, board and card games, camping, watching football and rooting for the Denver Broncos.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jannice; sons, Jay (Debbie) DuVall and Jayson Steadman, all of Thermopolis; daughters, Dawn (Ron Hinojos) Huffsteter of Thermopolis, Chelsea (Jeremy) Case of Sandy Hook, Mississippi, and Michelle (Rodger) Risinger of Paris, Texas; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four brothers, Bob (Kathy) of Windsor, CO, Joe (Sandy) of AZ, Mike (Ann) of Cheyenne, WY and Jim (Raedell) of Buena Vista, CO; and two sisters, Mary (Mel) Rosenburg and Patricia (Larry) Spairs, both of Riverton, WY.  Ed was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Brett Wingert.

A carry-in dinner will be held Saturday, January 7, 2:00 PM at the VFW to Celebrate the Life of Big Ed.  If questions, call Jay Steadman, 921-0452.

Memorials may be made to the Ed Wingert Fund at Pinnacle Bank, PO Box 1369, Thermopolis, 82443.