Stephen Dennis Winet

Stephen Dennis Winet, 77, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on September 19, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Evelyn (Blumenfeld) Winet. Stephen has been a resident of the area since 1978 coming from Chicago.

On January 11, 1980 in Chicago, he married the former Elisabeth Frances Streitmatter, who survives.

Stephen taught at Alvernia High School in Chicago before becoming the head of the Science Department at Culver Academy in Culver, Indiana.

Stephen was named winner of the 1979 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for the State of Indiana by the National Association of Biology Teachers. He was a recipient of much recognition and awards with this award being especially cherished. A personal passion was his love of nature and outdoor activities with his family.

Along with his wife, Elisabeth, he is survived by two sons, Ryan Stephen Winet of Michigan and Robert Karl Winet of South Bend.

A memorial service for Stephen will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger chapel, 3718 S Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614.  Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm prior to the services at the funeral home. Attire for the visitation and service is nice casual.

Memorial contributions may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago IL 60702-3392.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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