Kurt Paul Winkelman, 72, of Apollo Beach, FL, was freed of pain and welcomed into eternal life on December 14, 2022, by a multitude of saints and angels. He is survived by the love of his life, Lorraine (Lori) (nee Covello) from whom he was taken much too soon. He was the loving father of Tina (Paul) Koch, Joseph (Allaina), and Candace (Mark) Genrich; brother of James (Carla) and Susan (Peter) Gorr; proud grandpa of Chelsea, John Paul, Ethan, Abigail, Emily, Zachary, Ryan, and Ashley. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a multitude of friends.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, Kurt and his loving wife Lori moved to Apollo Beach following the passing of his parents and mother-in-law, whom he took care of for years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Patricia (Wirth) Winkelman, and mother-in-law, Ida Covello.

Kurt attended Marquette High School and Marquette University where he joined the Pershing Rifles, which was very important to him. Go Warriors!

Kurt was an administrator in his family-owned long term care facility in the Milwaukee area. He was a life-long Green Bay Packers fan who, even in the bad years, would always say, "Wait 'til next year." Kurt was a firm believer in giving back to others for the blessings he had. He volunteered for many years at Waukesha Catholic Memorial High School coaching both the Varsity Women's Fastpitch Softball Team and the Freshmen Football Team, even having a perfect season.

Kurt was a former member of St. Francis Borgia Parish, Cedarburg, WI, and then a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin, where he was proud to be a Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 7210 and St. Joachim Assembly 3881.

He served on the Knights Board in several positions and enjoyed volunteering at numerous events benefiting multiple charitable causes. The Knights promote solid Catholic teaching and stress the importance of the family, which is the foundation of society.

Kurt was a member of the Milwaukee Donauschwaben and participated in many events such as German Fest, Holiday Folk Fair, and Father's Day, celebrating his German heritage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on December 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM, preceded by a visitation from 10-11 AM, at St. Anne Catholic Church located at 106 11th Ave NE, Ruskin, FL 33570. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Anne Catholic Church Mortgage Fund, or Knights of Columbus Council 7210 in Kurt's memory. Arrangements by Zipperer's Funeral Home.



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