July 2, 2023
Gail Eugene Winings, 82, of Watkins died July 2, reuniting with his wife on their wedding anniversary. He died at his family farm in rural Watkins where he was born. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, at Grace Methodist Church in Paynesville, with visitation one hour prior.
He was born to Gene Winings and Helen Windman on Aug. 9, 1940, in Watkins. He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1958. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Paynesville.
Throughout his life, he worked at Watkins Creamery, Mies Implement, CASE IH, and eventually owned his own business, Gail’s Repair and Eden Valley Implement. He was a past member of the Meeker County Sheriff’s Reserve and Rescue Squad. He was also a member of the Forest City Threshers.
On July 2, 1971, Gail married Mavis Munt in Muscatine, Iowa. Gail enjoyed boat cruises, traveling, hunting, fishing and visiting with friends and family.
Gail is survived by his sister, Bev (Tony) Hartzburg of Willmar; brother, Ronald (Janell) Winings of Watkins; nieces, Beckie (Ken) Wimmer, Valorie Caskey; nephews, Brad (Kayla) Winings, Jonathon Munt, Eric Munt and Greg Munt; and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis; and parents, Gene and Helen.
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