"Frank J. Winkelman, 75, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday. He was a retired farmer. Deceased was born in Santiago Township, Sherburne County, January 23, 1895. He lived in the area all his life. He married Clara Balder in St. Patrick's Church, Minden on October 4, 1921. His wife passed away January 17, 1959.
"Deceased is survived by children: Mrs. Donald (Myrtle) David and Bernard, Foley; Ralph, Milaca, Minn.; Delbert, Clearwater, Minn.; Mrs. Donald (Mary Ann) Neumann, Clear Lake, Minn.; and Gerald of St. Cloud. There are 35 grandchildren.
"Brothers and sisters, George, Mrs. Mary Hennek and Mrs. William Kampa of St. Cloud; and Sister Alonzo OSB and Sister Adella OSB of St. Paul. Two brothers preceded him in death.
"He was a veteran of World War I. He was also a member of the Benton Barracks, Foley American Legion Post 298, Glendorado Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Bishop Marty Knights of Columbus Council.
"He was a member of the Santiago Coop Creamery and a director for 25 years. He served as a member of the Santiago town Board for 15 years.
"Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church, Duelm, Minn. Tuesday, September 15. Rev. Val Klimmek [Klimek] officated. Military graveside services were at the parish cemetery.
"Pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased: Eugene David, Kenneth Neumann, Michael, Roger, Douglas and Chane [Shane] Winkelman.
"St. Lawrence Parish prayed at the Funeral home Monday at 8:30 p.m. and Knights of Columbus recited the Office of the Dead at 9:00 p.m. that same evening."

Benton County News
September 16, 1970, p. 4