Ed Winkels

Edward “Ed” James Winkels, 87, of Red Wing, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4, 1937, to Edward and Sarah (Hueman) Winkels and grew up in Adams, Minnesota, where he graduated from high school in 1955.

After graduating high school, Ed began working briefly at a newspaper in Osage, Iowa. Ed was later drafted into the United States Army in 1960 with service at Fort Riley, Kansas with the 1st Infantry Division, and completed his tour of duty and was discharged in 1962 from the Army. His career in the newspaper industry following his military service brought him to Red Wing, where he worked for the Republican Eagle. He subsequently worked for Dahl & Curry in Minneapolis and eventually at Helmer Printing, where he “retired.” Even after retirement, he stayed active with part-time work at Behrens Auto Supply.

Ed married Lorraine Jansen on May 22, 1965, and they made their home in Red Wing, where they raised their three children: Dave, Michele, and Rich. He dedicated nearly 20 years to the Red Wing Amateur Baseball Association and was inducted into the Red Wing Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010. In addition to baseball, Ed enjoyed bowling and golfing. He was known for his sense of humor, loyalty, and dependability, and he could converse with anyone.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, Lorraine; his children, Dave Winkels of Red Wing, Michele Winkels and partner Mr. Seth Hayse of Rocklin, CA, and Rich Winkels of Fairfax, VA; and his sisters, Winnie Simon of Spring Valley, MN, and Agnes “Ag” Inouye of St. Paul, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Sarah, as well as his siblings, Rita, Juletta, Vern, Dorothy, and Helen.

A family burial will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Red Wing. No services will be held at his request. Arrangements are handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.