Howard M. Winholtz
Sunday, October 6, 1918
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Age:
96 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday January 28, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Sunday, October 6, 1918
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Age:
96 years old
Sunday, October 6, 1918
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Age:
96 years old
Howard M. Winholtz
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 99th 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.
Condolences
The family of Howard M. Winholtz has received the following condolences.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Winholtz when we had our office on the same floor as him in the Colonial Building. He came into the office most weekdays even though he was retired. He always seems busy and chatted with us when he was there. He was a kind man with many interests. I will always remember him and extend my smypathies to his family---we felt like he was part of our family there on that floor in the Colonial.
Dear Winholtz family:
We are sorry we won't be able to attend the visitation for your dad, but we want you to know that we will be thinking of all of you. Howard was a good neighbor to us and we enjoyed knowing him. We also knew him through the Methodist Hospital. He lived a long life, but we know it is hard to lose him. Share your fond memories of life with both your mom and dad as you grieve your loss.
Blessings on all of you,
Warren and Helen Zimmerman
I cared for Howard at maple manor nursing home for about a year. Howard always brightened up my day and knew how to make me laugh. He would tell me stories about his childhood, the army and working at the hospital. He would sing in the dining hall and make the other residents laugh. He was a kind, genuine soul and he will always be remembered in my heart.
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I extend my most sincere condolences to Howard's family, friends and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Howard was a wonderful man and we are lucky to have known him. From Patrick's friendship with Ben, we had the privilege to get to know Howard and were always impressed with his kindness and love of life and family. Our condolences go out to all of you at this time. Love, from the Hass Family