Warren V. Windt, age 81, of St. Francis died March 22, 2017 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 28th at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in East Bethel. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church and also from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 27th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery.
Warren Vercel Windt was born July 16, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Earl and Othelda (Valtinson) Windt. He was raised and attended school in Deer River. Warren continued his education becoming an electrician. On February 2, 1957 he married Sheila Jorgenson in Jesse Lake, Minnesota. They lived in Deer River for about 5 years before moving to the East Bethel area where they have lived ever since. Warren loved music, especially bluegrass and the song, Amazing Grace. He was an outdoorsman and in his younger years enjoyed hunting and fishing. Warren loved being outside, working in his yard, gardening and working on all of his equipment. His faith was very important to him and Warren and Sheila have attended St. Andrew Lutheran Church since its beginning.
Warren passed away March 22, 2017 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West in Cambridge at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 6 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Steve; daughter-in-law, Christine; and two brothers, Ordeen and Marlon.
Warren will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sheila; son, Kim (Brenda) Windt; daughter, Natalie Windt; daughter in law, Shelia; 3 sisters, Eunice Cartwright, Arlene Bartlet and Lavone Graber; 8 grandchildren, Christopher, Jake, Nick, Travis, Jesse, Ellena, Angie and Josh; 4 great-grandchildren, Kyle, Carter, Charlotte and Walter; and by many other relatives and friends.
Sheila, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and the family and friends. I have thought of you so often since Control Data. I remember the stories you’d tell. How every time there was a fire, Warren would say”I suppose they will say it was electrical”. Usually that’s what they said. I always thought you and Warren had a very special bond and love for one another. I’m so very sorry for your loss. May it bring a little comfort to know I’m thinking of you all.
Dear Aunt Sheila. I am sorry to hear about Warren. I just learned today. You two were so special together. My prayers are with you over your family’s loss. Warren was special to all. Cindi Farwell
My deepest condolences go out to all family and friends of Warren. I wish I could have been there to celebrate his life with all of you. I have memories of being welcomed so warmly in Sheila and Warren’s home when I would visit so many years ago with my brother (Evan Olsen), mother (Diana Jorgenson) and father (Richard Olsen). I enjoyed those visits very much. Thank you Sheila, I wish I could give you a hug.