Charles “Charley” Raymond Winter, 87, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Nov. 26, 2025, in Rock Springs.
He was born on September 23, 1938, in Rawlins.
Charles, affectionately known as “Charley” to those who knew him well, grew up in the vast plains of Wyoming where he would later make his significant impact. A learned man, Charley served in the United States Navy, honing his skills in electronics, which set the foundation for his esteemed 33-year career as an electrician at Rhone Poulenc and OCI before his retirement on Jan. 2, 2025.
He married Joyce A. Sullivan in 1958 in Rawlins, they had two daughters from this union and later divorced.
Charley married Judy K, Zancanella, the mother of Tammy, Aug. 18, 1973; she preced

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