The Punxsutawney Spirit
Perry Wingert Died in Home Near City
Former Jefferson County Commissioner, 72, Succumbs to Heart Attack After Illness of Last Week
Perry L. Wingert, a lifelong resident of the Punxsutawney area, a former County Commissioner and one of the best known farmer in Jefferson County, died this morning at 1:40 o'clock in his home one mile south of this city of a heart condition at the age of 72 years.
Mr. Wingert, who operated one of the largest farms in Young Township, was stricken with a heart attack a week ago. He apparently was making a satisfactory recovery when he suffered a second heart attack last Saturday. His condition remained critical until his death early today.
Mr. Wingert, a staunch Republican all his life, served as County Commissioner for two successive terms, from 1921 to 1932. During his years in public office, he had earned the esteem and confidence of hundreds of residents throughout Jefferson County. Mr. Wingert took an active interest in politics until his death.
The deceased was born near Punxsutawney, February 9, 1871, a son of the late Henry G. and Pauline (Walker) Wingert. He was reared in this area and on February 24, 1899, was united in marriage to Miss Annie V. Hawk, daughter of the late Fred and Caroline (Snyder) Hawk, also of Young Township. The Wingerts have resided in their present home the past 40 years.
The former County Commissioner held several township offices during lifelong residence in Young Township.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his widow and the following sons and daughter: Fred Wingert, of Punxsutawney; Mrs. Warren C. Cribbins, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Earl Wingert, at home, and Charles Wingert of Brookville. He leaves also six grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Jeff and Clark Wingert, Misses Charlotte and Clara Wingert and Mrs. William Ackard, of California; Frank Wingert, of Arizona; Charles Wingert of Marchand; Mrs. William Rhoaders, of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Samuel Wassam, of Cherry Tree.
The body will be taken from the Jordan Funeral Home to the late residence early Thursday and will be returned to the funeral home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be held in the Jordan Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H.C. Humke, pastor of the Presbyterian Church here will officiate and interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery.
Additional Source: PA Death Cert. 99271
The Punxsutawney Spirit
Perry Wingert Died in Home Near City
Former Jefferson County Commissioner, 72, Succumbs to Heart Attack After Illness of Last Week
Perry L. Wingert, a lifelong resident of the Punxsutawney area, a former County Commissioner and one of the best known farmer in Jefferson County, died this morning at 1:40 o'clock in his home one mile south of this city of a heart condition at the age of 72 years.
Mr. Wingert, who operated one of the largest farms in Young Township, was stricken with a heart attack a week ago. He apparently was making a satisfactory recovery when he suffered a second heart attack last Saturday. His condition remained critical until his death early today.
Mr. Wingert, a staunch Republican all his life, served as County Commissioner for two successive terms, from 1921 to 1932. During his years in public office, he had earned the esteem and confidence of hundreds of residents throughout Jefferson County. Mr. Wingert took an active interest in politics until his death.
The deceased was born near Punxsutawney, February 9, 1871, a son of the late Henry G. and Pauline (Walker) Wingert. He was reared in this area and on February 24, 1899, was united in marriage to Miss Annie V. Hawk, daughter of the late Fred and Caroline (Snyder) Hawk, also of Young Township. The Wingerts have resided in their present home the past 40 years.
The former County Commissioner held several township offices during lifelong residence in Young Township.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his widow and the following sons and daughter: Fred Wingert, of Punxsutawney; Mrs. Warren C. Cribbins, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Earl Wingert, at home, and Charles Wingert of Brookville. He leaves also six grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Jeff and Clark Wingert, Misses Charlotte and Clara Wingert and Mrs. William Ackard, of California; Frank Wingert, of Arizona; Charles Wingert of Marchand; Mrs. William Rhoaders, of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Samuel Wassam, of Cherry Tree.
The body will be taken from the Jordan Funeral Home to the late residence early Thursday and will be returned to the funeral home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be held in the Jordan Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H.C. Humke, pastor of the Presbyterian Church here will officiate and interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery.
Additional Source: PA Death Cert. 99271
Family Members
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Emma Nora Wingert Wassam
1875–1951
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Samuel Tilden Wingert
1876–1939
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Charlotte M Wingert
1878–1970
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Beulah Ida Wingert Akard
1880–1957
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Clara M Wingert
1882–1944
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Laura Amanda Wingert Condron
1884–1914
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Charles M. Wingert
1885–1963
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Ella Barbara Wingert Roderus
1887–1981
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Clark Walter Wingert
1889–1959
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Frank St Claire Wingert Sr
1892–1967
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Infant Daughter Wingert
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