Realy Ann Wingert

Realy Ann Wingert

Boise, Idaho

Realy Ann was born August 7, 1970, at Richards-Gebaur AFB, Missouri, to Nicholas Frederick Brown and Susan Carol (Harter) Brown. Moving with her military family, she lived briefly in Florida, Mississippi, Colorado, and Idaho, eventually settling in Iowa. She participated in band, orchestra and marching band through junior high and high school, playing bassoon in the Iowa All-State Band and Orchestra. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1988 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Her college career began at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where she met and married Nathan Charles Wingert August 7, 1992. After Nathan completed his master’s degree they moved to Boise, Idaho, bought a home, and began a family.

Their son, Charles Frederick Wingert, was born February 1, 2003. Charlie was the love of her life and her focus was on introducing him to the adventures available in the world.

Growing up with a dad who enjoyed puttering with old sports cars, Realy Ann found herself the owner of a vintage Morris Mini which began her involvement with everything Mini: car clubs, rallys, drives, and other Mini owners around the world. She was happiest driving her car with her two guys.

She also completed her RN degree; worked for the local independent bookstore; took up sewing, quilting and fabric collection; played bassoon with the Meridian Symphony; and surrounded their house with habitat for the birds and squirrels. Her home was taken over by numerous felines. Through all her interests she touched the lives of hundreds of friends.

Realy Ann passed away March 7, 2024, at the age of 53 after a short battle with liver disease. She is survived by her husband, Nathan; son Charlie; and parents Nicholas and Susan Brown, all of Boise, Idaho. Her ashes will be interred at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise.