James E. "Jim" Winters

James E. "Jim" Winters obituary, Sauk Centre, MN

James E. "Jim" Winters

James Winters Obituary

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James E. "Jim" Winters, age 66 of Sauk Centre, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating and Rev. Andrew Marthaler concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors provided by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. followed by the United Veterans Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. James Edwin Winters was born January 20, 1950 in Alexandria, Minnesota to Verne and Esther (Bromenshenkel) Winters. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1968. After graduation, Jim joined the Minnesota National Guard. He was united in marriage to Mary Smith on May 24, 1983 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Jim started working at CarQuest in 1968 and retired in 2009. He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre and was the Commander of the American Legion Post 67 in Sauk Centre. Jim enjoyed delivering doughnuts to local businesses, working at the Legion, going to the casino, and loved spending time with his family, friends and neighbors on Walnut Street. Survivors include his wife, Mary Winters of Sauk Centre; children, Pat Winters of Woodbury and Carrie (Dennis) Russ of Melrose; three grandchildren, Logan Winters, Nathan and Georgiana Russ; brothers and sisters, John (Cathy) Winters of West Union, Ron (Nancy) Winters of Osakis, Rita Winters of Alexandria, Gary Winters of West Union, and Elizabeth (Mike) Melby of Brooklyn Center. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly Friedrichs; brother-in-law, Richard Friedrichs; and sister-in-law, Susan Winters. Serving as casket bearers will be Pat Winters, Logan Winters, Matt Winters, Mark Winters, Kevin Winters, and Mark Thompson. Cross bearer will be Amy Klein and scripture bearer will be Sara Klein. Honorary bearers will be members of the American Legion Post 67. Gift bearers will be Joe, Sam and Amanda Melby. Mass Servers will be Paul, Tom, and Isaac Winters. Serving as Eucharistic Ministers will be John and Linda Klein.

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April 6, 2016

Robin Burnell (Weilage) posted to the memorial.

April 6, 2016

Chuck and Linda (Bromenshenkel) Clayton posted to the memorial.

April 5, 2016

Kay Quistorff posted to the memorial.

Robin Burnell (Weilage)

April 6, 2016

Mary & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. May God help Bless you all!

Chuck and Linda (Bromenshenkel) Clayton

April 6, 2016

To Mary, Cousins, and other Relatives.
I was shocked to hear of Jim's passing. I didn't know he had an illness. He will be missed by all. Chuck and I extend our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and provide guidance to get you through this difficult and challenging time. Know that time heals and Jim is resting in peace. God Bless You.

Kay Quistorff

April 5, 2016

Mary, my condolences go out to you and your family. I'll always remember Jim and the chats we had at CarQuest, and when I was with my parents (Albert and Bernice)
and we would see you out and about. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Roelike

April 5, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. When he would see me, he would always ask how I was doing and then give me a little grief(in a good way). He made me smile and laugh. I will miss seeing his face around town! My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and know he will be watching over you all.

Deb Essler

April 5, 2016

My d deepest sympathies go out to you Mary and family. Jim is a wonderful guy and always will be. May youa 'll find peace in his passing. Remember the fun times you all shared. He's foevwr in our heart's. Now he is an Angel watching over us all. Take care. God Bless. I Love You All.

jackie and bruce hegg

April 5, 2016

May he rest in peace Jim was one of the "good guys" and will be missed by all who knew him Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.........Do they have BINGO in heaven

Judi and larry Jansen

April 5, 2016

Mary and family have our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of Jim....He was a great guy with that smile on his face always teasing....Jim May you Rest-In- Peace............

April 4, 2016

Mary, we are saddened to learn that Jim no longer shares this earth with us. He was a good friend and our memories of the times we caught up with the two of you in Sauk Center or when you found us in St. Cloud are happy ones!

Steve and Lynette Blom

julie lieser

April 4, 2016

My heart goes out to you mary, so sad for your loss. Jim was a great guy. i will miss his humor. he will be missed in this community for all the things he did. My thoughts and Prayers are with you durning this difficult time...

Mae Haskamp

April 4, 2016

Mary and Family, May God keep you close in his prayers , God took another angel home. Love. Julian and Mae Haskamp & Family

Tim Lieser

April 4, 2016

My condolences to your family Jim was great man friend a very much looked up to I am so sorry for your loss

Gail Rehm

April 4, 2016

Mary, Pat and Carrie, I am so sorry for your loss. May Jim rest in peace.

John and Janet Pastian

April 4, 2016

Deepest sympathies to you Mary and your family. I have a lot of great memories growing up with Jim. He'll be truly missed in this world.

Bill Gillies

April 4, 2016

I will miss the way Jim would intentionally mis-pronounce my last name. Rest easy my friend.

Vicki Pfeffer

April 4, 2016

My heart goes out to your family. Jim always made a point to stop and ask me how I was doing when he saw me. What a great man. He will be missed

Gary & Nancy Mueffelmann Mueffelmann

April 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He and you were so friendly and kind. Will miss his friendly hello, when we
would meet him on the sidewalk or in a store. May memories carry you through this difficult time.

Shari Gamradt

April 4, 2016

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary and Jim can catch up on everything now! Keeping you and your family in my prayers! We will miss Jim's smiling face!

Dani Waltzing

April 4, 2016

So deeply saddened by this news. Such a gentle soul and full of light despite any and all discomfort. He will be dearly missed. Praying for comfort for your whole family.

Patti Carter-McKinney

April 4, 2016

I knew Jim when he was still in high school. He was always nice to me. (having a disability). My deepest sympathy to you Mary & family.

The Heinze's

April 4, 2016

Mary and family - This is very hard news to hear. You and Jim have been a part of our lives for many years. We will miss Jim.

Tom and Pam Koppelman

April 4, 2016

Sorry to hear about your loss may he rest in p

Linda Ragan

April 4, 2016

My deepest sympathy and prayers to you,Mary and your family at the loss of your wonderful husband and father and friend. Sauk Centre has lost another treasure. sincerely, Linda Ragan, Sauk Centre

Rena Miller

April 3, 2016

Mary, my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Hope all the wonderful memories you have will help comfort you at this most difficult time.

Rich & Louise Eltgroth

April 3, 2016

From Mission, TX we are offering our sincere sympathy to all of you in the Winters family. We are praying for you and trust that on this "Merciful Jesus Sunday" your Jim is seeing Jesus face to face.

Rich and Louise Eltgroth

Rox Behnen

April 3, 2016

Oh mary my heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Jim was such a joy to be around. Hopefully those darn mosquitos won't bother him again. Lol

Pat Kleinschmidt Kluck

April 3, 2016

Mary and family,
I hold you all safe in my heart during this sad time. Jim (Grease) was such a big part of our class of 1968! How lucky we all were to have good memories that make saying good bye to our classmate and friend so hard.

Debra Grandgenett

April 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. We will miss him dearly. He was so fun to visit with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stephanie Harlow Muenzhuber

April 3, 2016

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. May the prayers of Jim's many friends comfort you at this sorrowful time.

Cheryl Rogers

April 3, 2016

Mary, We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are all in our thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time. Cheryl & Cassie

Jim and Lyn Beste

April 3, 2016

Dear Mary and Family,

We are so sad and shocked to hear of Jim's passing. We will never forget all the good talks we've had. He was always so caring, friendly and concerned about others. He will be greatly missed by all. His wonderful smile and friendship will be embedded in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace Jim and May Mother Mary wrap you in the mantel of her loving arms. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jim and Lyn

Clsyton Fuchs

April 3, 2016

Mary, I am truly sorry for your loss, Jim was beyond a doubt one of the happiest and fun loving men ever, after 40 some years he still sent me Birthday cards,now that is what I call a true friend, one who doesn't allow time or distance to come between friends, he will truly be missed by all who had the chance to know him.

Dennis and Mary Boeckers

April 3, 2016

Mary, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

Pat and Joni Uhlenkamp

April 3, 2016

Deepest sympathies to you Mary and your family..may you feel the comfort of many arms around you. Pat and I will forever remember Jim for his big smiles and courteous manners taught to him by his parents,,that no matter where you are or who you meet,,give them a big hello and a smile..now that is the Winters way..hugs and prayers..

Caroline Trisko

April 3, 2016

I'm gonna miss seeing Jim smile,he was a nice cousin.my sympathy goes out to their families.

Linda Lorenz

April 3, 2016

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time

Sylvester & Peggy Ruegemer

April 3, 2016

Mary & Family, So sorry to hear of Jim's death. What a sad time. Jim was avert niceman, who always had a Hello & a smile. Jim will be missed dearly. Our deepest sympathies.

Karen Erickson Hoff

April 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to you all. Such a nice, friendly man. God's Blessings.

Nicole Tschida

April 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and family... Sooo sorry for your loss.

luann rousslange

April 3, 2016

sorry to hear of your loss, our sympathy goes out to Mary and the Winter family. always enjoyed visiting with Jim when and where ever we ran into each other, going to be missed. Duane and LuAnn Rousslange

Julie Stepan

April 3, 2016

Jim was an amazing man ...I will miss his joking and teasing ...he always brightened my day...RIP Jimmy...love and hugs to Mary, the kids and all who feel the loss of this great man

Joni Uhlenkamp

April 3, 2016

Mary I can't tell you how shocked I was to hear the news of Jim's passing,,my whole heart goes out to you. I will remember him always calling me that Beste girl..And will miss seeing his face in Schaefer's. Just last Friday I checked his account to see if he had been in..He will be missed by many of us there as well as so many in the community.. Hold on to the people who help hold you up..hugs and prayers for a shocked and grieving family..friends for many,many years.....joni

Dennis & Nancy Ahrens

April 3, 2016

Our Sympathies Carrie and family!

Mark & Karen Gamradt

April 3, 2016

Mary, our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Jim was a gentle man, always had a smile and friendly hello for everyone he met. He will be missed in our community. May his soul rest in peace

Dolores Kuntz Hollenback

April 3, 2016

Our prayers for the family of Jimmy Winters

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