"Sympathy to the Winkle and Muller family on the passing of Janet. Knew her all my life! A fun and funny lady who was a treasure to chat with. Jim Gengler"
In loving memory of
Janet Winkel Muller
August 23, 1930 - October 5, 2021
The funeral service for Janet Muller will be live streamed Saturday, October 9 at 10:30 am on the 'Divine Mercy Catholic Parish' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/divinemercycatholicparishkossuth
The burial will be live streamed from Ledyard approximately 30 minutes after the funeral on the Oakcrest Funeral Services Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices
Janet Ann Winkel Muller was born August 23, 1930 in Bancroft, Iowa the daughter of John C. and Anna (Wessels) Menke. She attended St. John's Catholic School. On June 20, 1949, Janet was united in marriage to Harold "Bud" Winkel. On November 13, 2004 she was united in marriage to Jim Muller.
With a deep love for the land, they farmed and worked in the Whittemore area for many years. In the summer she would often be seen walking beans with a crew including her kids and planted and harvested a huge garden. In addition, Janet worked at Berkley's testing fishing rods until the closure of the business in 1983. She then worked at Pete's Grocery Store, Eischen Sausage House and the Whittemore Golf Course.
Janet enjoyed being with family and friends. She attended many sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Red Hat's and the Rosary Society. In addition, she enjoyed cooking, playing cards, embroidering, quilting and special weekends with her daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters. These days will always be cherished.
Janet died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Algona Manor at the age of 91.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Muller and children, Barb (Mike) Stence of Algona, John (Patrice) Winkel of Cedar Rapids, Cheri (Randy) Hinners of Emmetsburg, Tom (Lori) Winkel of Algona, Marilyn (Roger) Rouse of Algona and Marlene (Jerry) Hansen of Estherville, 21 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. She is also survived by step-children, Mike (Cheryl) Muller of Ankeny and Nancy (Paschal) Muller of Whittemore and sister-in-law, Marjie Menke of West Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents; two sisters, Armella Rahe and Jean Schiltz and nine brothers, Lawrence, Richard, Alfred, John, Walter, Ralph, Raymond, Arthur and Robert Menke.
Today we say goodbye to the matriarch of our Winkel family, the woman who started this big, loud, crazy group. The memories of her are far too many to list - cookies at the ready at her home, tootsie rolls in the jar, a love of cooking, the cookbook we all have sharing her favorite recipes and quilts to keep us warm. She had such a great laugh, strong faith, mean dance moves and a heart that could not be more proud of the legacy that she has built.
Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma we will miss you dearly and more than you know - but know you and Grandpa Bud are cutting up a rug up in heaven and I am sure that reunion was magical.
Love you - until we meet again
God Bless You
Tributes
"To Janet\'s family I was saddened to learn of her death. I do know that God received an angel and he is busy keeping track of her! One lovely lady inside and out - how blessed you have been. "
"To Janet\'s family I was saddened to learn of her death. I do know that God received an angel and he is busy keeping track of her! One lovely lady inside and out - how blessed you have been. "
"I?m so sorry to hear about Janet. I always enjoyed running into her when visiting Grandma(Kathleen) & Emy Farrell . "
"So sorry to hear of Janet\'s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you."
"what a beatiful family so sorry Barb from a former classmate . "
"So sorry for the loss of your Mom. I met her while working at Brekleys always had a smile on and joking. Always talking about her kids and grandkids you could tell how special you all were to her. She was a great person and surely will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to all families."
"Deacon John, our sympathy to you and your families. She sounds like a great lady. Parnell Etteldorf and Claudia Young"
"May the angels meet you in heaven, and may you enjoy the banquet prepared for you, eternal rest in peace. Deacon Roger and Kathy."
"Cheri and family,. May God be with you during this hard time.."
"What a legacy she has in her kids and grandkids! Her and Bud are finally celebrating together! Hugs to all!"
"Deacon John, Please be assured of our sincere prayers and thoughts for you and the rest of the Winkel family. She sounded like quite a lady in so many ways that all of you had to be very proud of your mom for all of her love and devotion that she shared with each one of you. Likewise, your mom was most assuredly extremely very proud of all of her family as you brought her great joy and some challenges (John) as well. Deacon Bob and Barb Hurych Cedar Rapids, Iowa"
"So sorry for your loss, Loved living next door to her, she was such a sweet lady! Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time!"
"Condolences to the family. I always enjoyed visiting with your mother. May she rest in peace. "
"My sympathies to Janet?s family. She was a great lady and I enjoyed our visits. She loved her family and she loved to have fun. Keep your memories close during this time and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Imagine the singing and dancing going on in Heaven today! I have soooo many GREAT memories of Janet from all our time working together at the Whittemore Golf Course and the friendship between our families. She was truly one of a kind and her reward will be great in Heaven. Farewell friend.... you will be missed. Linda \"Looper\" Farrell, Whittemore"