Dawn Marie Winkelman, 82, of Dumas, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Brian Hesse, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Amarillo, officiating. Interment will follow in Dumas Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock in the evening on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors.
Dawn was born on July 1, 1935 in Brookings, SD to Martin and Edna (Allison) Thompson. She married Harley Winkelman on August 15, 1958 in Brookings, SD. The couple would later move to Dumas in 1975 where they would make their home. Dawn was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and helped with many other events including Oktoberfest. Dawn enjoyed crafts, gardening and was an excellent cook. However, her greatest joy and love was spending time with her grandchildren whom she greatly adored.
Dawn was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Doreen Nachtigal, Beverly Haman and Marlys Burt; brothers: Eugene, Dale and Duane Thompson.
She is survived by her husband Harley of the home; children: Brian Winkelman and wife Julie, Brenda Kiewiet and husband Richard, all of Dumas, Terry Winkelman and wife Patti of Amarillo, Tom Winkelman and wife Sandy of Possum Kingdom; sister: Janice Raske of South Dakota; grandchildren: Jared Troupe, Jennifer Morgan and husband Tim, LaurenWinkelman, Brad Kiewiet and wife Brittney, Logan Fernuik and husband Michael, Candace Kent, Madison Ansett and husband Ian, Allison Kiewiet, Heath Winkelman, Jordan Kiewiet, Megan Winkelman and Brynne Winkelman; eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggests with gratitude that memorials be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 207 S Meredith, Dumas TX, 79029 or to Memorial Hospice, 224 E 2nd, Dumas TX, 79029.
The family will be at 607 Belmont.