Mr Frank J Winter Jr.
August 22, 1922 - January 11, 2015
Frank Joseph Winter, Jr. was born Aug. 22, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Frank J. Winter, Sr. and Matilda Buck Winter and died January 11, 2015. He received a degree in economics from Kenyon College. In 1946 he began a career in the shoe business. In 1952 after the death of his father, he became the owner of Conaway Winter Shoe Company, in Willow Springs, MO which he ran successfully until his retirement in 1986. In 1957, he married Genevieve "Ginny" Roques at Ladue Chapel. She passed away shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary. Frank spent his retirement working on model trains, socializing, “reading” books on tape vociferously, and adoring his Shelties. He was an accomplished pilot and embraced new technologies. He was a curious, generous, and gracious gentleman. He will be missed by many friends including the lovely Patricia Allen and his nieces and nephews: Pat Andrews of Davidson, NC; Sue Schaefer of San Antonio, TX; Elizabeth Schaefer of Ashland, OR; Ralph Tilney, Jr. of Austin, TX; Jean Campbell of Austin, TX; (Ann) Tracy Grass of Creve Coeur, MO; Keith Harmon of Kansas City, MO; and Barbara Barfoot of Riverside, CA. A Memorial Service will be held at The Gatesworth on Jan. 24, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to MO Wildlife Rescue Center.
Frank Joseph Winter, Jr. was born Aug. 22, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Frank J. Winter, Sr. and Matilda Buck Winter and died January 11, 2015. He received a degree in economics from Kenyon College. In 1946 he began a career in the shoe business.... View Obituary & Service Information