Winnie Lou (Dymoke) Henggler

Winnie Lou (Dymoke) Henggeler, 83, passed away at her home on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her family. 

Winnie was born in Council, Idaho, the youngest child of Winfield and Hilda (Heinrich) Dymoke. She graduated from New Plymouth High School in 1961, where she was an active student — a cheerleader, an accomplished pianist, and the recipient of the FHA Homemaker of the Year award. She caught the eye of Bob Henggeler when he won a teddy bear for her at the Payette County Fair. They were married June 30, 1961, and were just a few months shy of celebrating 65 years of marriage. They were blessed with three children: Kelly, Kimberly, and Kristine. 

Winnie was a homemaker while her children were young. She began working for the Fruitland School District in 1976 and loved her roles as the elementary school secretary for 25 years and as district clerk, from which she retired in 2007. She remembered the names of so many children and parents when she saw them around the community—and they remembered her, too, for the warm smile that welcomed them to school. Winnie learned bridge in her 20s and played duplicate bridge with the same Ontario club since 1990. She attained ACBL Ruby Life Master status in 2020, a feat reached by only a small percentage of bridge players. She loved the game and enjoyed her fellow club members immensely. Winnie also volunteered her time, talent, and treasure for several years to Community Concerts of Treasure Valley and Corpus Christi Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s League. 

Winnie’s greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren, who meant everything to her. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Kelly Henggeler (Holly), Kim Shansby, and Kristine Coats (Erik); her grandchildren, Nathan Coats, Joe Henggeler, Josh Henggeler, and Olivia Shansby; her sister, Connie Sorenson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Virgle, Earl, and Louie Clelland; Walter and Eugene Dymoke; and her grandson, Christopher Henggeler. The family would like to thank Saint Luke’s, Dr. Zachary Benson, and the Blood Cancer Therapy staff for the exceptional care and support she received during her illness. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 4th, at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fruitland, with a Rosary preceding Mass at 9:15 a.m. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery in New Plymouth. Arrangements are under the direction of Lienkaemper Funeral Chapel, Ontario, OR. Condolences may be made to Winnie’s family at the Lienkaemper Chapel—Ontario website. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Winnie’s name to the Surviving Hearts Cancer Support Group, PO Box 724, Weiser, ID 83672, or to the Corpus Christi Catholic Women’s League, 900 NW 7th Street, Fruitland, ID, 83619