Obituary of Robert J. Winter

Robert J. Winter, Ph.D., 76, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home. Born in Minneapolis, MN, he was a longtime resident of West Windsor, before moving to Lawrenceville. Robert retired from Rider University, where he was employed as a Professor for many years and was an active member of the Union. He was an avid reader, book lover and scholar. Robert enjoyed gourmet dining and had the opportunity to travel all over the world. Son of the late Henry and Molly Winter; he is survived by his wife, Madeline Winter; his daughter and son-in-law, Marissa and Nathan Sharpe; his son, Sam Winter; three grandchildren, Lucy, Beatrice and Theodore Sharpe; his step-son, Jonathan Gursha; his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Larry Schofer; his brother, Edward Winter; his nephew and niece, Ethan and Sasha Schofer; and numerous colleagues, friends and former students. Calling hours for Robert will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 from 1-2 PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. A funeral service will follow at 2PM at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. A memorial service is being planned at a later date at Rider University. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Heifer International 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR, USA 72202 or to Childfund International 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294.