Herbert Jerome Winer Obituary (2007)

Dr. Herbert Jerome Winer, 80, of Mission Hills, KS, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday, July 17, at Beth Shalom Synagogue, 9400 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial will be at Mount Sinai Cemetery, Burbank, CA. The family suggests contributions to Beth Shalom Synagogue, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223 or a charity of one’s choice in lieu of flowers. Dr. Winer was an obstetrician/gynecologist for over 50 years in the Kansas City area, where he delivered over 8,000 babies. He was a Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine and trained numerous resident physicians who are now practicing throughout the country. He was President of the Medical Staff, Chairman of the OB/GYN Department and member of the Board of Directors at Menorah Medical Center; Chairman of the Department of OB/GYN at Baptist Medical Center and was a founding member of the Medical Staff at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. He was a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, fellow of the American College of Surgeons, fellow of the International College of Surgeons and diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Winer received his undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska and his Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. He was a member and President of Congregation Beth Shalom and its Men’s Club, Lifetime member of its Board of Directors, a Gabbai and served on numerous committees at Beth Shalom. Dr. Winer and his wife, Phyllis, were honored with the Second Century Award of the Jewish Theological Seminary. He was also a member of the Oakwood Country Club, B’nai B’rith, the Ararat Shrine and the Masonic Lodge. He was born in Omaha, NE and came to the Kansas City area in 1950. Dr. Winer prepared for military service by attending the University of Minnesota Japanese Language Program, where he learned to speak fluent Japanese and was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was in the Medical Reserves after serving in the war. Dr. Winer was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Frances Winer and his brothers-in-law: Neil Miller and Jerry Wolff. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Winer, of the home; son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Richard and Wendy Winer, Atlanta, GA; daughter and son-in-law: Dr. Lori Winer Hecht and Dr. J. Randolph Hecht, Los Angeles, CA; grandsons: David and Scott Winer; granddaughter: Michelle Winer; grandson: Matthew Hecht; granddaughter: Naomi Hecht; sister: Arlene Wolff, Encino, CA; sister-in- law: Sue Miller, Overland Park, KS;