The service for Fern Wingert has been changed to a private family graveside service.
Fern's family encourages everyone to stay safe.
Fern Wingert, 91, died Dec.22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1929, in rural Reno County, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Williams) Darnell.
Fern graduated from Nickerson High School in 1947. After 22 years of service, she retired as an executive secretary from Dillon Companies. Fern loved to play the piano and organ, and listen to George Strait. Her love for music was second though to Fern’s love for her grandchildren; they were her life. She was a doting grandmother, and would move heaven and earth for her five grandchildren. Fern was a member of Park Place Christian Church for over 40 years.
On February 21, 1959, she married Bob Wingert. He died July 20, 1997, after 38 years of marriage.
Fern is survived by sons, Brad Wingert (Kathy) of Hutchinson, and Greg Wingert (Jana) of Topeka; grandsons, Elliot Wingert (Naomi), Peyton Wingert (Ellie), Jackson Wingert, and Sam Wingert; granddaughter, Claire Wingert; great-granddaughter, Virginia Wingert; and great-grandson, Mr. Brooks Wingert (scheduled to arrive in Jan.); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and six sisters. Fern was the last living child of Alfred and Elizabeth.
Private funeral service for family will be held Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, with The Reverend Dr. David Dubovich officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, First Call for Help, or Park Place Christian Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Fern’s death was COVID related. In the hospital, one of her last requests to her family was to encourage everyone to wear a mask. Please, honor Fern’s request.