Wink, Milo Dale

Milo Dale Wink, 95, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Anamosa Care Center.

Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Anamosa. Pastor Carla Burge will officiate at the service. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello.

Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.

Surviving are four sons, James (Beverly) of Jackson, Mo., Ronald (Mary) of Anamosa, Charles (Janet) of Prairie City and Lavern (Phoung) of Stockton, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris, on Jan. 18, 2005; granddaughter, Kathy; great-great-granddaughter, Abby; four sisters, Pearl, Nettie, Hattie and Theola; three brothers, Alva, Art and Duke; and two infant siblings.

Milo Dale Wink was born May 31, 1918, in Cascade, Iowa, the son of Bert and Agatha Wink. He farmed for several years, then worked as a mechanic and retired from Iowa Manufacturing after 24 years. On Oct. 8, 1937, Dale Wink and Doris Eilers were united in marriage.

Dale was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Anamosa for more than 60 years. He enjoyed square dancing, fishing, playing pinochle, wood working and playing golf.

Dale was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Milo Dale was a resident of the Anamosa Care Center for more than eight years.

The family would like to thank the staff for all of their loving care.

Published Nov. 1, 2013 in The Gazette