Norman Gene Wintjen, 83, Port Richey, Florida-USMC-SSGT-Retired funeral service is 2:15 pm, Monday, August 21, 2017 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines, Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida with the United States Marine Corps Honors and Ceremonial Funeral Team and the Marine Corps League # 54, officiating.
During SSGT Wintjen military career he served as a Field Artillery Operations Man and was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon; Presidential Unit Citation with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Naval Unit Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters; Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal; Field Artillery Intelligence ; National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Clusters; Operations Course; Korean Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; United Nations Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He served during the Korean War and Vietnam War for over 22 years of active duty and was retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1972.. He served at many United States Marine Corps bases throughout the United States and the world.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Norman earned his wings August 10, 2017 at the age of 83. Born in Belleview, IL on November 7, 1933, he was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, seven siblings and two sons. He attended Pleasant Hill High School and was of the Methodist faith.
Norman is survived by his sweetheart of 62 years, Mary Ann; two daughters, Deborah Wintjen of Woodbridge, VA and Lisa Heberlein and her fiancé, Nick Johnson of Dunedin, Florida; granddaughter, Tiffany Smith and her husband, Matt and a great grandson, Keegan of Lutz, Florida; a brother, Bill Wintjen and his wife, Pat of Breese, IL; numerous nieces, nephews along with other family members and friends. Norman’s spirit impacted everyone he met. He will be missed and forever in our hearts.
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Lisa and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family in your time of need.
The Covelli Family
Lisa,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
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Lisa and family, we hope your wonderful memories of your Dad give you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our heartfelt sympathies to you, Debbie, your mom and family. Cherish your memories. Sending our love and prayers.
Read his eulogy and what a remarkable live your father had. My prayers and thoughts with you and your family. RIP
We are so very sorry for your loss. To lose a parent is to lose a piece of your heart. Sending out gentle hugs and lots of love, hoping you find comfort in the beautiful memories of your time together.
Debby,please accept my deep condolences. Close to you in these sad moments. RIP
Sorry to hear of your love one, your in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great man with lots of accomplishments in his life, love by all who met him. May God lift up you during this time of your loss and fill your hearts with memories and laughter. He will be missed, another angel in heaven.
So sorry for your loss, Lisa. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lisa,
I am very saddened to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I know your dad will be “reaching out” to you over time. Love
Sorry for your loss. Norm was an amazing man.He was my first love at the age of 7!He was always there for me and always had my back. Feel there is a part of me missing. I miss the everyday teasing and all the laughs. He will be missed by everyone. Love you Norm and love you all.
Dad,
Remembering is you is easy, I do it everyday. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. You were my hero, always there for me, loved and taught me so much, I can’t say thank you enough for being my dad. You are very special and touched so many lives, everyone that met you loved you. You always had a joke and a smile to share. You were very humble, honorable, and polite, you will be missed dearly by All. Till we see each other again, love you dad , your little girl.
Dear Debbie and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was a very special man and will be deeply missed not only by his wonderful family but also by his many friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Carol Miller
I am so sad to hear of Unle Norman’s passing. He was a great man! Heaven has gained a wonderful angel.
Lisa and Family
God give you all peace in your hearts to fill confidence that your father is a great man he left a great children to continue his hard work so his name never forgotten forever .prayers for you all.
Dad you taught me so many things,, how to walk, how to ride a bike, how to drive a car, but the one thing you didn’t teach me was…. How to live without out in my life. I miss you so much. You have always been my hero and I am so proud to be your daughter. You will always live in my heart . LOVE YOU DAD
Lisa and family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Many prayers and my heartfelt sympathy for your loss, I only met Norman once but I could tell he was someone special.
Much love always.
Lisa and Family: I am very sorry for the loss of your dear father, a husband, a brother, a friend and respected Veteran of the United States Military. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you during this time.
Sherry Weathers
Lisa and Nick,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are sending prayers and love your way, and our most sincere condolences.
Love,
The Dupre Family
Lisa, so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Vivien Arcila
Lisa- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Reading about your Fathers amazing accomplishments. What an amazing man who did so much for our country, and his family. You must be so very proud of him, and so honored to be his loving daughter. I hope you find peace in the knowledge that Norman is resting peacefully in the loving arms of his Lord. Many prayers for you and your family my dear friend. Love- Marty
Condolences for you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Maryellen
Lisa, Nick and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy and know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless,
Lou & Sharon
Lisa,
Our sincere condolences from Canada to you and your family, sorry for the loss of your Father who has had many amazing achievements and service.
The Ghossein Family
Lisa, my condolences to you and your entire family. I’m so sorry to hear of your loved one passing. My thoughts and prayers are totally with you. If you need something please let me know. You’re a true friend vickie
Uncle Norm, you were anything but “norm”. As an impressively decorated soldier, a family man and one if the most caring and gentle souls among us you will be greatly missed. Your life is to be celebrated with the utmost respect and appreciation for all those who knew you. You were an angel on this earth and now in heaven.
All my love, Your Niece Carla
Dearest Lisa,
We were all so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Let me express our most sincere condolences as you mourn this loss. I personally understand the great sorrow you must feel because I too was very close to my father and I miss him every day. Roxanna and Aldo likewise miss their father (Armando) too. But we all take Grace from knowing that they both lived good lived and raised beautiful families. Take heart that the generations after your Dad will look to his example of honor, love, kindness and service to his country for inspiration. Especially your grandson who can say that his great grandpa honored His family with dedication to Semper Fi. All our love and prayers are with you and your family and loved ones. Zaida, Roxanna, Aldo, Gian-Paolo & my newest Grandchild Alana Victoria — the Massa Family 🙏🏻💔✝️
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