Paul Winder
Paul Winder, 84, of Crystal City, MO, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born June 26, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, the son of Robert William and Nettie May Winder (nee Niswonger). Paul married Joyce Winder (nee Thompson) on May 8, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Paul was a railroad carman for Alton and Southern Railroad for thirty years and later enjoyed retirement by spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren every chance he got. Paul was also an enthusiast of cars, enjoyed spending his Saturday nights at the stock car races and was a gifted craftsman who built special keepsake pieces for his family. He loved his family deeply. We have all been touched by his generosity and love. We are saddened by not having him in our lives any longer, but we are joyful he isn’t suffering any longer and that he is now reunited with many whom he loved so much.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Winder of Crystal City, MO; his son Rick Winder of Bloomsdale, MO; his daughter Debbie (Randy) Mills of Festus, MO; his step-daughters Marsha (Mike) Yarbrough of Granite City, IL and Mary (Don) Illig of E. Carondelet, IL; his step-sons Steven Goodnick of Dardenne Prairie, MO and Ronald (Callie) Goodnick of Crystal City, MO and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Charles, Earl, Jim, and Robert Winder and two sisters Patsy Green and Peggy Winchester.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sugar Loaf Township Building, 240 S. 5th Street, Dupo, IL 62239.
I will miss Uncle Paul a lot. I am really glad Patti and I visited with Paul and Joyce back in June. His patience and skill with making things out of wood and fixing up cars and lawnmowers cannot be matched by anyone.
Sending prayers for the family.
Miss you Uncle Paul!
We were there as you and Joyce exchanged vows and committed to a lifetime together. We were privileged to welcome you as our brother-in-law, and our admiration and love for you grew stronger as our families expanded over the years. Your devotion to your family was evident in all that you did. You leave us all with blessed memories as we shared in joys as well as sorrows throughout these four plus decades. Your absence will be keenly felt now, however, we are comforted that you are no longer in pain. Rest in peace, dear brother-in-law.
Don and Lois