Like most, we all have the best memories of Virginia. Her laugh is the most memorable. As a kid, her laugh made me laugh!! I remember packing into the Winter family house during holidays, tripping over people’s legs, all to cram in the cozy, warm family room and have a super awesome time. These memories are the best. Virginia’s food? Can’t be beat! She was always hustling around the kitchen, never needing help and she always seemed to be in the best of spirits. I feel good that she’s with Elmer. We’re all missing her now but she’s where she belongs!
Thoughts and prayers to all the family!
Virginia C. Winter
June 16, 1925 – December 16, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Virginia C. Winter, 87, of St. Cloud will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum.
Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Virginia was born on June 16, 1925 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late Alois and Agnes (Wiebolt) Klaphake. She graduated from Cathedral High School and lived all of her life in St. Cloud. She married Elmer G. Winter on October 2, 1946 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and together they raised nine children. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Parish.
Virginia will be remembered as a very loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Bill (Diane) of St. Cloud, Wayne of St. Cloud, Kathy (Bob) Stone of Wyoming, Lee of Waite Park, Jim of St. Cloud, John (Susan) of St. Cloud, Betty (Pat) Costello of Chaska, Jeanie (Romel) Salinas of Shakopee, Connie (Andre) Salinas of San Pablo, CA; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and brother and sisters, DuAnn Altman of Vero Beach, FL, Gerry (Jackie) Klaphake of St. Joseph, Karen (Larry) Odegard of Longmont, CO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer on October 25, 2000.
A special thank you is extended to the Good Shepherd Community for their loving and professional care.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or to the American Cancer Society.
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I have many wonderful memories of going to Elmer and Virginia’s home to enjoy time with the family during the holidays and summers at the lake. I remember Virginal always cooking fabulous food, and her wonderful laugh and smile. We were fortunate to have her for so many years in our lives. I know Elmer was there to welcome her to heaven, which puts a smile on my face. I pray her family and friends find peace in their memories of Virgina and solace in the love our Lord will provide her in heaven. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. God bless…
My heartfelt sympathy to Betty Costello and her family. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My condolences.
Virginia was always a happy and hearty aunt who always had a story to tell and laugh to laugh. I always enjoyed visiting her and the whole family when ever we came to St. Cloud to visit. Our family has been praying for her for the past few years and we will be having a Mass said for her in our church in St. Paul. Our condolences to all the family.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of your Mom laughing in her kitchen.
My heart grieves with you but my spirit rejoices knowing that she has reached the goal for which she was born.
Many fond memories of our days as sisters.
So very sorry to hear or your Mother’s passing. May God be with all of you at this very difficult time sending you his peace and comfort that can only come from above. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Virginia C. Winter, 87, of St. Cloud will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum.
Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.