Ken Winkelman

Kenneth Dean Winkelman, age 71, of Maple Grove, MN and formerly of Perry, IA died peacefully at his home on December 14. Ken (Wink) was born on August 30, 1950 in Jefferson, IA. He was a 1968 graduate of Perry High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts and Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University, where he met and married his college sweetheart Deborah (Eddy). Ken was creative and innovative, holding a variety of jobs throughout his career, but found his passion working as the production/operations manager for setup of tradeshow and museum displays. To name a few he was most proud of: "The Delicate Balance" Exhibit, Iowa Historical Building; "Titanic, The Exhibition", St Paul and Atlantic City; Ellis Island Visitor Center, NY. This led to Ken starting his own business, On-Site I & D Services. However, his favorite moments were time spent with their son Jeremys family, adventures with his grandchildren, and sharing his lifes stories. Ken was at home in the ocean waves or exploring the mountains, but also had a lifelong passion for participating in Classic Car Shows, attending the Indy 500, building his 1936 Ford Truck and driving his 1963 Pontiac Le Mans for pure enjoyment. Kens sanctuary was his backyard. It started with a shed of his own design and then blossomed into a beautiful place of peacefulness which included a stone bridge, rock pond and fountain. He loved landscaping, woodworking, remodeling and collecting and displaying rocks from the many places he had been. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Winkelman; brothers, Merle and Brian Winkelman; brother-in-law, Michael Murphy; and his beloved dogs from over the years, Diesel, Woody, Roscoe, and Brandy. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Winkelman; son Jeremy (Jennifer) Winkelman; grandchildren, Andrew and Tyler Winkelman; Brother, John (Judy) Winkelman; sisters, Marilyn (Dave) Dvorak and Marcia Murphy; mother-in-law, Janece Eddy; sisters-in-law, Julie (Mike) Niehaus and Linda Winkelman; many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. A memorial service will be held on December 30 at 11:30AM at the Carris Family Funeral Home, 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220 with visitation beginning at 10:30AM. Everyone is encouraged to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Memorials preferred to his wife, Deborah Winkelman. Memorial Service Thursday, December 30, 2021 11:30 AM Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1721 Park St Perry, Iowa 50220 Visitation Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1721 Park St Perry, Iowa 50220