Jerry Winnick
April 18, 1933 ~ June 22, 2022
Age 89 of Forest Lake.
Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2022. Preceded in death by siblings, Sara Chico, David, Louie. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Joyce; siblings, Melvin (Jeanette), Marie Kozlowski.
Jerry was born & raised in Forest Lake. He was active in the family business, until he and Joyce started their own business. He was a happy go lucky social man who always greeted you with a smile and a joke. Jerry enjoyed working with his hands, building things & he loved animals, demonstrating that by donating the Northwoods Humane Society land. He was also active with the Forest Lake Masonic Lodge #344 & was a Shriner. Jerry’s generosity continued after his death, as he chose to donate his body to the University of Minnesota’s Anatomy Bequest Program.
A celebration of Jerry’s life 4-7 PM Wednesday, July 13th with a 6 PM Masonic service at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred to the Northwoods Humane Society or the Forest Lake Masonic Lodge.
Jerry was always there to help us or let us use his tools, tractor, and plow truck at Northwoods Humane Society. His kindness and generosity was highly appreciated by the grounds crew at the shelter and will be missed. His smile and quick wit was a joy and expected when he greeted us guys. we will miss him greatly. NWHS grounds crew
Another friend of a life time whose warm smile will surely be missed by many !