Donald Hogg Windle, Sr.
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Donald Hogg Windle, Sr., 85, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Life Care Hospital in West Chester, PA. He is the beloved husband of Margaret Evelyn Boyd Windle, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Helen Hogg Windle and Edward H. Windle. He resided on the farm on Gum Tree Rd. since the age of six and was a 1941 graduate of the Cochranville High School. A dairy farmer his whole life, Don also raised chickens and sold eggs for a period of time. Don owned and operated the family farm which became a Century Farm in 2009.
He attended the Cochranville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Friendship UM Church for many years. He was a member of the FFA, the Russellville Grange, Atlantic Breeders Assoc., Producers Co-op in Coatesville and Land O Lakes.
He is survived, in addition to his beloved wife Evelyn, by five children: Nancy Root, wife of Steve, of Atglen and Donald Windle Jr., husband of Nancy, of Gum Tree, Mary McKee, wife of Gerald, of Gum Tree, Susan Rzucidlo, wife of James, of Gum Tree and Marjorie Shank, wife of Douglas, of Lancaster; 12 grandchildren and two siblings, Alan F. Windle, husband of Lillian, of Cochranville and John Windle of Christiana. He was predeceased by two siblings, Louise McCarter and Edward "Ted" Windle Jr. and his grandson, Kevin.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Cochranville United Methodist Church, 92 Church Dr., Cochranville, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Church from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's memory to the Cochranville United Methodist Church, PO Box 417 Cochranville, PA 19330.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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We are very sorry to hear
We are very sorry to hear about your loss, condolences from all the Topper Family.
Sending my sincerest
Sending my sincerest condolences to Evelyn and family. So sorry to hear of Don's passing.
Without a doubt, I cannot remember anyone who worked harder than Don Windle. Don was also a great man who loved his family dearly. Sad that I will be unable to attend his services. Please know that my love and prayers will be with the family during this difficult time. May God bless you with peace.
Susan
So sorry for your loss
We are so sorry to hear of his passing, it is a shame all the old time farmers are leaving us. Hopefully his stories and knowledge were passed on to the younger genarations so he will be remebered today and tomorrow
We are so sorry to hear of
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
I have many fond memories as
I have many fond memories as a kid living directly across Gum Tree Rd. from the Windle farm. My siblings and I would often go up to watch Don Sr. and his brother Allen milk the cows and we were always welcomed with a smile by Don and Allen. We bought our milk and eggs fresh off their farm. I have watched Don and his family work so hard at running the farm and have learned to really appreciate the role and the importance of the American farmer in this country. We have valued and still do value our relationship with the Windle farmily and pray they will feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time of loss. Don was a most dedicated family man and played an important part in both Evelyn's and his 5 kid's families lives. The Stern/Boyes/Kepiro families all send our condolences.
I was so saddened to hear
I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Windle's passing. I pray that your many cherished memories of him will help to comfort you during this difficult time. Unfortunately I was not able to attend the service, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
+Praying for you and your
+Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Your mother is blessed to have you there, by her side.
May God comfort you and give you rest. May He lead others to minister to you in big and small ways in the days and weeks and months to follow.
God bless you~
LuAnn Stern Glaister