Sidney L. Winscher

Sidney L. Winscher, 94 year old resident of Pierz, MN passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Pierz Villa. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ramey, MN with Rev. David Franzmeier officiating. Burial will take place in the St. John’s Cemetery in Dixville, MN. Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN and from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Tuesday at the Church. Sidney Leonard Winscher was born in Buckman Township on August 7, 1918 to the late John and Elsie (Biallas) Winscher. He attended Dist #115 Country School. Sidney worked as a farm laborer for area farmers & also was employed as a truck driver for Thielen’s in Pierz. He was united in marriage to Rita Waytashek on October 24, 1944 in Pierz, MN. The couple made their home on a farm they purchased near Morrill, MN where they raised their children. Shirley (Steve) Krause of Tucson, AZ, Gary Winscher of Pierz, Sally (Robert) Kieffer of Hillman, Allan Winscher of Sartell, Marvin (Bev) Winscher of Rice, and Marilyn (Wayne) Burggraff of Pierz. They farmed until their retirement in 1980 at which time they purchased a home on 5 acres near Buckman, MN where Sidney continued with his hobby of raising horses until age 89 when they moved to an apartment in Pierz. During his lifetime, Sidney enjoyed working the crops and feeding the animals on his farm, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, raising horses (especially playing with the new arrivals in spring!) & spending time with family and friends. He loved joking with the grandchildren and telling his colorful stories. He was proud of the fact that he was married to Rita for over 68 years. Sidney is survived by his children, Shirley (Steve) Krause of Tucson, AZ, Gary Winscher of Pierz, MN, Sally (Robert) Kieffer of Hillman, MN, Allan Winscher of Sartell, MN, Marvin (Bev) Winscher of Rice, MN and Marilyn (Wayne) Burggraff of Pierz. MN. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, John & Elsie Winscher; daughter, Joyce Winscher; son, Darrell Winscher; grandson, James Winscher; brothers, John, Henry, Reinhold and Carl. Active Pallbearers will be Derek Burggraff, Eric Winscher, Nick Winscher, John Winscher, Karla Popp, Krystal Burggraff, Tracy Winscher, and Kris Kowalzek. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roman Meyer, Jim Waytashek, Paula Rocheleau, Kim Winscher, Kari Kieffer, Mark Winscher, Amy Winscher & Sara Winscher. Sidney will be in our hearts forever, may he rest in peace.

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Sidney L. Winscher

August 7, 1918 - November 8, 2012