![]() Through those, they bought and developed various commercial properties in Ocoee, Longwood, Port Orange, Wauchula and Orlando. It is good to know that the mistakes of youth can be the reward of adulthood.In 1984, Ken also formed a partnership with his parents, brother Don and sister Loretta Parrish in two companies: Lakendon, Inc. Over the years, Ken formed partnership with his brother, Don Wingate and they invested in other ventures with one being Run-A-Bout Auto Mart in Ocoee, Fl. That venture was so successful that he opened a garage in Longwood and Wingate Automotive Supply Company in Pine Hills. He moved to Orlando, Florida and worked at several jobs in the tire industry from 1968-74 (Goodyear, Uniroyal Tire, Pan American and Radial Tire Center).In 1974, opened Muffler Man & Wholesale Tire Company on West Colonial Drive in Pine Hills, Fl. After leaving college, he and a friend opened his first auto repair shop in Wauchula, Fl around 1964. That summer, the only way to talk with Ken was going into the barnyard while he worked. Dad made Ken spend the entire summer taking the 1956 Plymouth apart piece by piece, marking every piece, cleaning every piece and then putting the entire car back together in running order. ![]() At the advice of an older cousin, he drove Dad’s car into the creek at a point that was quite deep, sinking the car to the top of the roof. However, he continued to teach and influence others to the end of his days.Ken did not know it at the time, but his great blunder around age 17 set up his life career. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in the home of Don and Carole Wingate surrounded by many who spoke of his kindness and generosity and how much he had changed their lives with his wisdom and example.Ken served West Orange Church of Christ as a Deacon from January 1994 to September 1997 and, as a Shepherd from September 1997 to December 2016 when his health forced him to step down. He was also survived by his sister, Loretta Parrish, brother Don (Carole) Wingate.Ken and Bonny were married Apin Hallstead, Pennsylvania and lived their life in Ocoee and Winter Garden, Florida. Wingate, daughters Lisa (Russ) Ward and Sharon (Bill) Lowe and grandchildren Michael Wingate, Alex Ward and Kaitlin Ward. Wingate, who will welcome him into heaven. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by all his beloved family.Ken was born Jin Zolfo Springs, Florida to Reuben A. Wingate, 74, of Winter Garden, Florida was invited home by his Lord on Sunday, Jafter a long-time battle with Leukemia. Meredith, 92, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Jwith services being held at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida. Professional services by Dobbs Funeral Home, 40. sisters Barbara Finn of Virginia, Alice Hoszosy of California grandchildren Joe Tiasta of Pittston, PA Jacklyn Bates of Chicago and great grandchildren Audrey and Owen Tiasta. Daniel loved automobiles, stock cars, racing and collecting.He is predecased by his sister, Sister Mary Gratian (2003) and leaves to cherish his memory wife Barbara (McGreevy) Rittinger of Orlando daughter Mary Ellen Tiasta of Forty Fort, PA brothers Carl of Melbourne FL, James of Forty Fort and Lawrence of Southport, NC. He was employed as an industrial engineer and retired from Lockheed Martin. He was born in Wilksbarre, PA the son of Larry and Sophie (Nowkowski) Rittinger. You can also search for previous obituaries here.ĭaniel Charles Rittinger age, 81 of Orlando passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. To place an Orlando Sentinel obituary, visit this form.
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