Wesley Winters, age 86 of South Wayne passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Monroe Health Services. He was born on May 9, 1940 the son of George and Esther (Wolfe) Winters. Wes graduated from Blackhawk High School in 1958. On March 23, 1968 Wes married Cathy Segner at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello.

Wes farmed with his parents after graduating high school until 1976. He was later self-employed owning and operating Wes Winters Building for over 40 years until his retirement. Wes was a member of Gratiot Evangelical Church. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, collecting tractors, and spending time with his dog, Jaysmine.

Wes is survived by a special niece, Susie (John) Maveus and their children, Nick (fiancé, Beth Yanke) Maveus and Matt Maveus; sister, Mae Burke; niece, Kim (Dave) Lange and their kids, Christopher, Ryan, and Emily; and many extended relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Esther Winters; wife, Cathy; grandparents; Fred and Lillian Wolfe and Lewis and Laura Winters; sister, Patricia Winters; brother-in-law, John Burke; parents-in-law, Elton and Darlene Segner.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Cernek officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in South Wayne.

A visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.