Arthur W. Winternheimer

Arthur W. Winternheimer, 68, of Sun City West, AZ. died on January 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with leukemia.nbsp; He was born in Evansville, IN. on September 20, 1939 to Arthur W. and Ruth Winternheimer.nbsp; He lived most of his life in Rockford, IL.nbsp; He graduated from St. Thomas High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman at Key West Naval Hospital.nbsp; He married Carol Reitzler and they have 5 children; Beth (Tom) Stimes, Jeff (Becky) Winternheimer, Lynne (Terry) Boge, Sara Carlson, Andrew (Megan) Winternheimer and 7 grandchildren.nbsp; He was predeceased by his parents and sister Nancy.nbsp; He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren; sister, Pat (Gerry) Bauman and many nieces and nephews.nbsp; He worked in purchasing for several years and then joined Nelson/DeCamp Corp. in the fastener business.nbsp; He retired to Sun City West, AZ. where he spent many happy hours playing golf and making pottery.nbsp; Other favorite things were fishing, family and friends, and watching the Packers.nbsp; nbsp; A memorial service will be held at noon on, Friday, January 18, 2008 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. William R. Wentink officiating.nbsp; A time of visitation will be begin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rockford Rescue Mission or St. Vincent de Paul Society.nbsp; Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.