Dean Winchell
Dean Glenn Winchell, 68, of Beaumont, Texas, died October 17, 2018. He was born May 20, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Eunice Marie (Wiegert) and Gerald James Winchell.
Dean graduated from North Platte High School in 1968. He was recruited to play football for the Cornhuskers, but chose the more academic route, earning a Civil Engineering degree from The University of Nebraska and later an MBA from West Texas State University. In January of 1973, he began a forty-five-year career in the petrochemical industry with the Huntsman Corporation. This career provided various responsibilities along the way, primarily project management at Texas manufacturing locations with some assignments in Europe, Singapore, and most recently China.
Dean enjoyed being outdoors doing activities at home and recreation. After several years of golf, he started running and found his way to the start and finish lines of some marathons including the NYC marathon twice. He later took up cycling, and enjoyed several Texas MS rides, the Iowa RAGBRAI ride, a challenging scenic Colorado ride, as well as his favorite Nebraska rides (BRAN and Tour de Nebraska).
Dean is survived by his wife, Naomi Maureen Winchell; and stepson Jacob Thompson and his wife, Summer, of Beaumont, Texas; sister, Sharon Johnson and her husband Richard of Norfolk, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Debra Winchell of York, Nebraska, Kathleen Hambright and her husband Robert, Carol Hearn and her husband Donald, Jo Bienvenu and her husband Michael and Gerry Edwards and her husband Lum, all of Beaumont, Texas. He is also survived by numerous, and much loved, nieces and nephews.
Dean was preceded in death by his brother, James Gerald Winchell and his parents Eunice and Gerald Winchell.
A gathering of Mr. Winchell’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2018, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont. Dean will return home to his beloved Nebraska for burial. His graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Beemer Cemetery, Beemer, Nebraska.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, Iowa 50037-0022; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Nebraska Chapter, 28275 South 88th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124; or to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
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Beemer Cemetery
Beemer Cemetery
- Beemer, Nebraska 68716
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 4330 crow road beaumont tx 77706
- 10/26/2018
- 10:00 am
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 10/25/2018
- 12:19 am
Comments
Marureen Mitchell
My heart and prayers are with you now, my deepest sympathy, with love, Judy
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
BrendaPetkovsek-bean
Maureen,Im sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family, God Bless
Micki Carpenter
Maureen, I did not know your husband, but I know what it is like to lose your mate. My prayers will surely be offered for your and his families.
Susan Knabeschuh
Maureen, my sympathy to you on this terrible loss. I am so very sorry.
W. J.
To the Family: Very sorry for your loss. Remember, “God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress.” Psalm 46:1 For more comfort please visit our website: jw.org and view the faith strengthening video: Is There Hope for the Dead? ?
Carol and Paul Parker
Maureen, Our deepest sympathy to you. You and your family are on our hearts and in our prayers.
Jim Jackson
I will always consider Dean to be a great friend and remember our times in High School hunting pheasants, chasing a rabbit around a local dentists office after a football or basketball game in North Platte and many other good times. He was a great person to know and be around and will miss him much. . One our great NPHS 1968 graduates. RIP Dean,
Judy Honeycutt
My prayers are with you during this difficult time Maureen.
Martha Sheppard
Dean was such a lovely, kind person and we were so fortunate to have known him. My sympathy to you Maureen and to Deans family in Nebraska and that his suffering is over. Going to miss that smile! Love Martha
Jeanine Huckaby
I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I enjoyed the time Carl and I spent with him in China. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Sandra Milby
I am so happy I got to spend a few moments with Dean at the class reunion. A special man. My prayers for you and family.
Rebecca Tate
Maureen I'm so sorry for your loss. We have you in our thoughts and prayers
Rebecca Tate
We are thinking and praying for peace in your life. You and Dean are such a great loving couple. He will truly be missed.
Pat Launer Harris
I was so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I have fond memories of him from high school on the football field and the basketball floor. We had many classes together, both in junior high and senior high. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Dean's family. God bless you and comfort you with His everlasting love.
Jeannette Carr Barrow
Our sincere condolences. THIS classmate will be missed! We are so thankful for our reunion time together I felt then it was a sweet farewell. MARY Jane Huffman Hepburn also was glad to exchange notes with Dean and family..Mayu be comforted .J
Ruthie
My love to Maureen and all of Dean's friends and family. We must fight to rid the world of ALS!
Mariella Raven
I met and worked with Dean for a very short time, but this was enough to get to know him and learn a lot. He was one of the kindest persons I have ever met. He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Wanda Simonson
It was so good to reconnect with Dean at our reunion. He was always a such kind person. Thank you and Sharon for making that happen.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.