James "Jim" Gerald Winchell

Monday, September 26, 2016

Oct. 3, 1953 - Oct. 3, 1953

YORK, Neb. -- James "Jim" Gerald Winchell, age 62, of York, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in York. He was born Oct. 3, 1953, in North Platte, Neb., to Gerald and Eunice (Wiegert) Winchell. James and Debra Arterburn were united in marriage on Aug. 14, 1977, in McCook, Neb. This union was blessed with two children, Todd James and Sara Diane.

In 1979, Jim began his career in the electrical industry at NPPD in York. He continued his career at Perennial Public Power in 1999, most recently as the manager of customer service. Volunteering and helping others was a way of life for Jim. He was active at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Sertoma, TeamMates, the Chamber, along with many other organizations. He loved working in the yard, traveling, attending auctions, playing sports, officiating ball games, and many additional hobbies. His true joy was spending quality time with his family (especially his grandbabies) and friends.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Debra of York; son, Todd (Staci) Winchell of Lincoln, Neb.; daughter, Sara Winchell of Lincoln; grandchildren, Ethan James Winchell and Addyson Marie Winchell of Lincoln; sister, Sharon (Richard) Johnson of Norfolk, Neb.; brother, Dean (Maureen) Winchell of Beaumont, Texas; parents-in-law, Kermit and Charlene Arterburn of McCook; brothers-in-law, Dan Arterburn of Prescott, Ariz., and Tom (Cindi) Arterburn of McCook; sisters-in-law, Lynda (David) Kreutzer of Grand Island, Neb., and Chris (Randy) Zwickle of McCook; nephews, nieces, and many friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York. Interment will follow in York's Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday andMonday at the mortuary.

Memorials may be directed to the ALS Association, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary, York, Neb., is handling arrangements.