 He left 5 children and 8 grandchildren

Winpisinger was awarded honorary degrees from several universities, including a Doctor of Laws from Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio.In 1981 the IAMAW opened up the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center at Placid Harbor in Hollywood, Maryland.Winpisinger showed his readiness to push the boundaries of what many considered appropriate behavior for trade union leaders in one other important area.