"I am so sad and shocked to hear of Wint's passing. Making a sales call on Wint at Sathers was always something I looked forward to because Wint was a great buyer plus a great friend.......with a very good sense of humor. One time after making a presentation and asking a question I knew he couldn't answer, he just looked at me over the top of a large computer printout and said "I may have been born at night, but it wasn't last night". I didn't get the sale but I laughed all the back home. Thank you Joyce amd Wint for the great hospitality you always showed me!"
In loving memory of
Winton Fahrenkrog
March 5, 1934 - August 2, 2012
Winton Fahrenkrog, age 78, of Spirit Lake, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born on March 5, 1934, in Hartley, Iowa, to Emil and Lillian (Peters) Fahrenkrog.
Winton graduated from Hartley High School in 1952, and enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army, from 1952, until 1954. He was united in marriage to Joyce Tercey on June 1, 1957, in Spencer. Winton worked his way up in the grocery business, before he owned and operated Broadway Supermarket in Slayton, Minnesota. In 1972, he sold the grocery store and went to work for Sather Candy Company as the Director of Procurement. He was honored by the National Candy Association for a career achievement award, one of two ever given.
Winton enjoyed spending his spare time golfing, sailing, traveling and loved to play cards. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Kiwanis and the Jaycees, but most of all spending time with his family.
Winton is survived by his wife, Joyce Fahrenkrog of Spirit Lake; a daughter, Gail Huckins of Burlington; two sons, Steven Fahrenkrog, and his wife, Kim, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jeff Fahrenkrog, and his wife, Laurie, of Urbandale; six grandchildren, Bryan, Kellie, Tyler, Jared, Jovi and Justin; and one great-grandchild, Zakiah. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynn Engle; and three sisters, Marge, Dorothy and Evelyn.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30A.M. Monday, August 6, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 7:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at the Schuchert Funeral Home.
The Schuchert Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"To the Fahrenkrog Family, All of us at ADT Security are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!"
"Joyce, So many great memories, both personal and professional. I speak for all of the Spangler family as well and thanks for the good times especially."
"Joyce, I am so sorry to learn of Wint's passing. I have been remembering his smile when we spent some wonderful times together. Doug always knew he could trust Wint to do the honorable thing and he valued their friendship. Wint will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. You are in my prayers. I know your pain. "
"Joyce, We are sorry for your loss. His life touched so many people in so many ways. His honesty, integrity and strength of character gave us all a lifetime of memories and often showed us the way. "
"Joyce, so very sorry to hear of Wint's passing and our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Great guy, top businessman, and a great personality. Man with the friendly smile. "
"Gail - so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs & love!"
"Joyce: Just heard the sad news of Winton - you have my deepest sympathy. Marge Schneidawind."
"Such sad news, Joyce. The Lakes area won't be the same without Wint's smiling face. He really was one of the "good guys." I'll miss seeing him this winter in Florida. Please know that I'm thinking of you and send hugs and prayers. Love-- Pat Kosel"
"Gail we are all thinking about you and hope you are doing ok. Since we can not be with you there we are saying a prayer for your family. "
"Fahrenkrog family, We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you now and always. Pat and Andrea Wyman"
"So many great memories they would be hard to mention.Had notes from the whole family as I wrote them of Wint's passing and we are all very sorry for your loss.So sorry Joyce and family."
"Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear of Wint's passing. I just saw him this spring and had a short nice visit with him. John respected him so much as a boss and mentor at Sather's. My thoughts are with you all. I am in Chicago visiting the girls so will not be able to attend but you will be in my heart. Peg Rick"
"Joyce, We are thinking of you and your family and already missing Wint. He was a wonderful person...always had a smile on his face. Larry especially has fond memories of all the golf, card games, business trips and fun times. Sincerely, Larry & Kathy Sather"
"Joyce--I was sorry to hear of Wint's passing....I have so many fond memories of the whole family while growing up on Center Lake....My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family....God Bless you all!!!!"
"My condolences to the Fahrenkrog family. It was so nice to visit with Winton at Jared's graduation. He will be missed. All our love and sympathys. Ron and Rita Wyman"
"Gail, Brian, and Kelly...very sorry for your loss. As always, if you need me to watch something down her just let me know. Take care"