Alison was born in Berkley, California, on June 7, 1955, to Jim and Lois (Deobald) Legg. The Legg family moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1957. She graduated from Terre Haute South High School and later from Indiana State University with a nursing degree. Alison met Ronald Wingerter and they married on December 3, 1977. Alison worked as a registered nurse until her four daughters were born and she homeschooled all four from 1986-2009. Alison also served as an Indiana homeschool representative. Alison and Ron were the caretakers in the Mahseh Retreat Center after their daughters became adults. They moved to Overisel, Michigan, in February of 2025.
Alison loved flowers and flower gardening. Every home the Wingerter family lived in had a yard and landscape filled with flowers. The Mahseh Retreat Center had a particularly beautiful floral landscape that Alison designed and maintained. Alison always created sitting areas in her gardens for visitors to talk, sit, and enjoy a cold drink. Alison was keen to listening and caring for those around her and creating a beautiful, comfortable environment.
In 2003 Alison was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. She was a faithful participant in Rock Steady Boxing throughout her journey in South Bend, Indiana, Plymouth, Indiana, Rochester, Indiana, and Holland, Michigan.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ron, their children and grandchildren: Heidi Beauchamp (Judah, Hunter), Erin Wingerter, Rachel and Eddie Mayhew (Ian, Abigail, Isaac, Fiona), Kendra Wingerter and Trey Lydick; her mother Lois Legg, siblings: Leslie and John Carlson, Merle Legg; in-laws: Rob and Deb Wingerter, Randy Wingerter, Rene and Steve Buchanan, and extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Overisel Reformed Church Ministry Center, 4724 142nd Ave., Holland, MI 49423. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Thursday in the Fellowship Hall of Overisel Reformed Church Ministry Center. Interment will be in Overisel Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rock Steady Boxing.
Arrangements by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464.
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