Eldon M. Wingert, 83, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
He was born on April 30, 1941 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Elmer J. and Martha N. Myers Wingert.
Eldon retired as a welder from PennDot and was a United States Army Veteran.
He was a member of the Oscar M. Hykes American Legion Post #223 and dedicated countless years as a Minutemen in their honor guard. Eldon was also a member of the Orrstown Lodge #262 F. & A. M., Tall Cedars of Lebanon Valley Forest #145, National Rifle Association, Lurgan Lions Club, and recipient of the State Registered Four Chaplains Award. He also enjoyed woodcarving with his son, Michael.
He is survived by his son, Michael E. Wingert of Shippensburg; one brother, E. Lee (Shirley) Wingert of Orrstown; and two sisters, Sarah Jane (Kenneth) Trittle of Chambersburg and Helen L. (Gerald) Wingert of Ft. McCord.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse, Martha Jane Traxler Wingert, whom passed away on April 23, 2019. Also preceding in death is one son, Andrew Charles Wingert.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. Pastor Luke Holtry will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Parklawns Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by the Minutemen of the American Legion Post #223.
A viewing will be held Monday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home with masonic services being conducted at 6:45 p.m.
A viewing will also be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lurgan Township Lions Club, 13978 Cumberland Hwy., Orrstown, PA 17244.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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