Anthony “Tony” Winterer

Anthony “Tony” Winterer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 77, with his family by his side. He was born in Carrington, North Dakota in 1948 to parents Lawrence William and Mary Ellen Winterer, the youngest of six children.

Tony grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from Judge Memorial High School in 1966. He earned his Bachelors in Environmental Studies from Utah State in 1970, returning to Utah State to earn his teaching certificate in 1972. He earned his Masters in Education, in American Indian Education in 1980.

Tony spent the first eleven years teaching at Kayenta High School, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. He totally immersed himself in the Native Culture including learning to speak Navajo. He then moved his family to Salmon, Idaho where he was the principal at Salmon High School. Desiring to return to Salt Lake City to be closer to family, he accepted a job at Park City High School. He taught biology, human anatomy, botany, zoology and environmental science. Tony’s teaching career extended over 37 years, the last 22 years at Park City High School. As a highlight he received a dubious award of “craziest
teacher” in 2008.

Tony loved the outdoors; many summers were spent traveling and camping with family and friends. He loved to hunt and fish, always one to explore new interests and hobbies. He was an accomplished painter, author, musician, and singer/songwriter. He was self-taught on the banjo, mandolin and later the Native American flute. He loved to participate in Mountain Man Rendezvous where he acquired several nicknames, “Thin Bear” and “Yellow Legs”. He was a licensed falconer, training and hunting with his Kestrel “Nova” and then his red-tailed hawk “Wyatt”, which he also used in his classroom. He built a
Hawk Mew for his prized birds.

Tony is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Darlene, his two sons Larry (Nicole McConnell) and Chris, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His was especially proud of his grandson Avery who brought great comfort and joy in his final days. Tony is also survived by his brother Joe Winterer and his sisters MaryAnn Jimenez and Teresa Jefferies. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers Reverend Monsignor Michael and Lawrence “Laurie”, who he missed deeply.

Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday August 29, 2026 at 11:00 am at St Mary’s old town 121 Park Ave, Park City. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00. Please join us to share memories and stories, bring any memorabilia you may have to share. Interment will be at Mount Calvary, Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.