Howard M. Winholtz died January 20, 2015 at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester after several weeks of declining health.  Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy.

He is survived by sisters Virginia (Ray) Watts, of Denver, and Louise Wendland, Bloomington.  Also survived by children Linda Winholtz, Minneapolis, Mary Wellner, Rochester, Mark (Nancy) Winholtz, Andover, Thomas Winholtz, Minneapolis, and Susan Winholtz (Michael Galvagni), Minneapolis, as well as grandchildren, Ben (Katharine) Wellner, of Acton, Massachusetts, Andy (Amanda) Wellner of Byron, Matt (Heather) Wellner of Crested Butte, Colorado, Wendy Winholtz  (Josh) Anoka, Becky (Steve) Swinney, Coon Rapids, and Shannon Winholtz, Andover, and eight great-grandchildren.

Howard was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1918.   He graduated from the University of Nebraksa in Omaha with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.  In 1942 Howard enlisted in the army.  He served in Germany and France, and was present at the liberation of Norway as a member of the 99 ^th Battalion.  He was discharged from the Service in 1946, and was awarded a Purple Heart.

He earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Augsburg College, Minneapolis, as well as a Master's in Hospital Administration from the University of Minnesota.  He was manager of the Worthington Clinic, Worthington, MN, from 1950 – 1957.  In 1957 he accepted a position as Assistant Administrator of Methodist Hospital in Rochester, where he remained until his retirement as Executive Director of the hospital, in 1985.

In early retirement Howard volunteered at many local organizations, including ABC, Ronald McDonald House, and Bethany Samaritan Nursing home, and was active in civic affairs.

Howard has been a resident of Maple Manor Nursing Home for the past two years.  The Winholtz family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff there who cared for him so kindly and professionally.  Special thanks also to Autumn Ridge church members, and to the friends who dropped in to visit Howard on a regular basis.

Visitation will take place at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel on Wednesday January 28, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.  A graveside service and burial for family and close friends will be conducted at Oakwood Cemetery in the spring.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.