Dale
Dale Windhorn
d. July 3, 2011
Dale Windhorn, age 85 of St. Peter died on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his home in St. Peter.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at St. Funeral Home " Klein chapel with Rev. Alan Bray officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed toward the donor's choice.
Dale was born on October 19, 1925 in Mankato to Alfred and Ethel (Korsell) Windhorn. He attended Franklin School and is a graduate of Mankato High School. Dale served in the United States Army from December 20, 1943 until his honorable discharge on April 30, 1946. During this time, he was in Central Europe during WWII and received a purple heart for injuries during the Battle of the Rhine. He then furthered his education at Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating in 1949 with a degree in physics. He was united in Marriage to Beatrice L. Sather on August 29, 1947 in Cokato, MN. After his schooling, he worked as a civil engineer for Bolton & Menk, retiring in 2004 after 54 years with them. He enjoyed reading, working Sudokus, watching tennis, playing pfeffer and bridge, entertaining guests and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children: Allen (Laura) of Kasota and Karen (Jon) Smithers of St. Peter; grandchildren: Jonas Windhorn of North Mankato, Claire (fianc" Jeremy Zimprich) of Waseca, and Amanda Wright and her family of West Lafayette IN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice in 1986 and brother, Stanley.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at St. Funeral Home " Klein chapel with Rev. Alan Bray officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed toward the donor's choice.
Dale was born on October 19, 1925 in Mankato to Alfred and Ethel (Korsell) Windhorn. He attended Franklin School and is a graduate of Mankato High School. Dale served in the United States Army from December 20, 1943 until his honorable discharge on April 30, 1946. During this time, he was in Central Europe during WWII and received a purple heart for injuries during the Battle of the Rhine. He then furthered his education at Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating in 1949 with a degree in physics. He was united in Marriage to Beatrice L. Sather on August 29, 1947 in Cokato, MN. After his schooling, he worked as a civil engineer for Bolton & Menk, retiring in 2004 after 54 years with them. He enjoyed reading, working Sudokus, watching tennis, playing pfeffer and bridge, entertaining guests and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children: Allen (Laura) of Kasota and Karen (Jon) Smithers of St. Peter; grandchildren: Jonas Windhorn of North Mankato, Claire (fianc" Jeremy Zimprich) of Waseca, and Amanda Wright and her family of West Lafayette IN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice in 1986 and brother, Stanley.
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