Thomas L. Winans

DR. THOMAS L. WINANS, 79, of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, May 28 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 28, 1935, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Clyde S. and Merrie J. (Smith) Winans. He was a graduate of South Side High School and Indiana University School of Dentistry. He owned and operated his general dentistry practice in Diplomat Plaza for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He also was an associate faculty member of the dental hygiene program at IPFW and was a member of the 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing of the Indiana Air National Guard, retiring as a colonel after 30 years. He was a member of the ADA, IDA, IKDDS, volunteered at Matthew 25 for 10 years, served as Dentist for the 122nd Tactical Hospital in Fort Wayne, as well as serving as assistant to the Tactical Air Command / Surgeon General of Dentistry for the National Guard Bureau for two years. He was a 22 year member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, serving as Secretary for 18 years and served as trustee at Peace Lutheran Church, Fremont, Ind. He loved to fish and was an avid IU fan. Surviving are his wife, Gloria J. Winans of Jimmerson Lake, Angola; daughter, Sheli (Rick) Taulbee of Fort Wayne; son, Mark (Sheryl) Winans of Germantown, Md.; sisters, Nancy (Gene) Eicher and Bonnie (David) Baumgartner, both of New Haven; six grandchildren, Karen (Jon) Rosser of Indianapolis, Kevin T. Taulbee of Fort Wayne, Jacob Winans, Caitlin Winans, Sam Winans, and Thomas Winans, all of Germantown, Md.; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Reed Rosser, both of Indianapolis; and many adored nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca J. Winans. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46804). Visitation is from 2 to4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials may be made the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614; Matthew 25, 413 East Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802; or Peace Lutheran Church, 355 East State Road 120, Fremont, IN 46737.