Jerry Lee Wininger, 77, of French Lick

Jerry Lee Wininger, 77, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on May 3 rd , 2026 at his residence.

He was born in French Lick, Indiana on January 21 st , 1949 to Hollis and Grace (Gottfried) Wininger.

Jerry was preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers – Laverne, Preston and Bennie; and Sisters – Viola Grooms, Patsy Bryant, Helen Davis, Alta Lockhart, Lillian Wininger and Beulah Jones.

He attended Springs Valley High School, before being drafted into the U.S. Army. Jerry served his country proudly during the Vietnam Conflict, where he earned numerous awards for valor including but not limited to a Purple Heart.

Jerry was a member of the French Lick American Legion Post 76, and past member of the Newton Stewart Masonic Lodge F&AM 432. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, horseback riding, riding his Honda Goldwing Trike, and spending quality time with friends and family at the Legion. Jerry retired from Gaylor Electric as a truck driver.

Jerry is survived by: Daughter – Robin Lockhart of Paoli, Indiana (2) Grandchildren (2) Great-Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

GRAVESIDE CEREMONY

A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8 th , 2026 at the Wickliffe Cemetery with burial to follow. Military Graveside Rites will be performed by the French Lick American Legion Post 76.

VISITATION

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, May 8 th , 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Wickliffe Cemetery, c/o Larry R. Atkins, 1098 South 1100 East, Birdseye, Indiana 47513. Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana 47432.

Condolences may be made on our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.