Phillip Jacob Wingender, 82, of Onaga, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Medicalodge Jackson County. He was born September 24, 1941 in Leavenworth, KS, the son of Samuel A. and Lilah J. (LaBarge) Wingender.

Phil grew up in Leavenworth. He was an over the road truck driver for over 50 years. From 1994 - 2003 he was owner and operator of The Coach House Truck Stop.

He was a member of Teamsters Local 41 in Kansas City.

Phil married Joann Perry in 1960, they later divorced in 1981. He married Bonnie Jean Hunt in 1988, she preceded him in death in 1990. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lilah Wingender; daughter, Cynthia Jane Wingender; granddaughter, Taylor Pettit; long-time companion, Carole Hainline; brother, Samuel P. Wingender and sister, Marilyn Ann Bigelow.

Survivors include his guardian angel, Lori Kuker of Auburn, NE; daughter, Barbara Parker (Ed) of Lincoln, NE; 2 sons, Phillip J. Wingender, Jr. of Holton, KS and Michael D. Wingender (Jennifer) of Everest, KS and many grandchildren, too numerous to mention.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Phil will lie-in-state Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.