Katherine C. Meyer was born the ninth of ten children to Albert and Kathryn (Hood) Meyer on July 31, 1922 in Clare. She was educated in the Catholic schools in both Clare and Fort Dodge. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1940. Prior to marriage, she first worked at the Boston Store and then First National Bank in Fort Dodge. Katherine was united in marriage to Henry "Joe" Winninger on February 12, 1945 at Corpus Christi Church. To this union eight children were born. Katherine and Joe established their home on a farm east of Barnum until 2000 when they moved to Fort Dodge. Katherine was a member of Holy Trinity Parish and Catholic Daughters of America. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home of Fort Dodge, New Hope Village of Carroll, or Holy Trinity Parish. The family would like to give thanks for the care at Bickford Cottages and for the comfort and care given from the staff at the Paul J. Baber Hospice Home.