Delbert Winter

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immorality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Delbert (Del) Carl Winter. Delbert Winter was given life by his creator and was born August 14, 1930 in Lincoln Texas, the child of Rudolph and Louise Winter. On August 24, 1930 he received the gift of Holy Baptism at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, TX and became a child of God. In 1943 he publicly confessed his faith and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Arthur, Texas. After graduation from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1948, he entered the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Ida Follett when he was 20. They had two children. In 1988 he married Barbara Collins. Del worked at Gulf Oil Refinery as an electrician, then owned Winter TV & Appliance store and a Charburger business in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a partner in TexAir, a Cessna franchise and became a licensed pilot. He traveled to Dubai, UAE working for and retired from Conoco as Sr. Systems Foreman. Del continued studying and learning throughout his life. Del was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Klein, Texas. Del served the Lord Jesus being active in his church and community. He enjoyed helping with the Trinity Lutheran Men’s Club Garage Sale and Easter Breakfast. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was named Men’s Club Layman of the Year for 2006. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking brisket. Del is preceded in death by his parents, brother Howard Winter, wife Barbara and nephew Rev. Mark Follett. Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Del died in Tomball, Texas January 22, 2019 at the age of 88. He is survived by son Denny Winter and wife Julie; daughter Rosanne Capdeville and husband Roy both of Texas; grandchildren Andrea Tilley and husband Terry and Nathan Capdeville; great-granddaughter Grace Tilley; sister Dorothy Follett of Texas; other nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Thanks is given to God our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord for our loving Dad. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church Men’s Club Herman Schaefer Scholarship Fund, 5201 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, TX 77379. A Celebration of Life service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spring, TX with fellowship to follow. Please have all flowers delivered directly to the church.

Delbert Winter

August 14, 1930 - January 22, 2019