Nancy Winkle Obituary

Nancy "Mimi" Roberta Winkle (nee Schroeder), 84, was received by the Lord on December 2, 2013 at Golden Living Center –Rochester East.  She was born April 16, 1929 in Rochester, MN.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1947. She married her husband Richard Winkle on June 24, 1950.  She had a voice of an angel even as a child and would sing at weddings and with the Trinity Church Choir.  She was a phenomenal pianist. She loved to entertain others and cook. She was a part of establishing the Rochester Civic Theatre.  She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and loved to be on her boat. She and her husband ran the China Hall in Downtown Rochester.  She loved her many pets and watching wildlife.

She is survived by her sister Caroline, 3 daughters and one son; Cheryl Miller (Michael) of Woodbury, MN, Terry Winkle of Liuyang, China, Julie McKenny-Mitchell of Lubbock, TX and Jennifer Galuska (Paul)  of Oronoco, MN. She had 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, her brother Glenn Jr (MIA), and sister Rosemary.

The Funeral Service for Nancy "Mimi" Winkle will be held in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 3:00pm with the Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating.  Visitation begins at 2:00pm. She will be buried at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.