William Edwin Ashbel Winegar was born in 1917 and died in 2001. He married Ruth Elaine Palmer March 13, 1942 and had two daughters and two sons. During World War II, Bill served as Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps and graduated from Advanced Flying School in 1943 and then served as a combat pilot. He made the Army his career.
Bill and Ruth Winegar in 1992.
Ruth and Bill Winegar with first two children.
Newspaper article about Bill Winegar earning his wings.
Bill's flying school graduation announcement
Bill Winegar and buddies mount up on camels. Bill is 3rd from left.
Bill Winegar's High School class picture. Bill is far left in 3rd row.
Bill's 4H Club woodworking class. Bill is 4th from left.
Young Bill Winegar