Muriel Marie Winter

Muriel (Donigan) Winter, 95, of Wheaton, Minnesota, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Country Inn Assisted Living Center in Rosholt, South Dakota.

Muriel was born May 13, 1930. She married Marvin Winter in 1971. They lived in Colorado until Marv retired when they moved to rural Wheaton and built their retirement home.

For many years, Muriel and Marv hosted the annual Winter family New Years Eve party where Muriel was known for her homemade yule log cake. She was very proud of her Christmas village collection, which she displayed each year and shared with those who came to visit.

Muriel loved gardening and working outdoors. Together, Muriel and Marv enjoyed caring for their beautiful yard along with flower and vegetable gardens. They also loved feeding and watching the birds.

Muriel enjoyed bowling and was a member of the women’s bowling league in Wheaton. She was also a member of the Garden Club and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Winter; son-in-law, Daniel Montag; stepchildren, Mike Winter and Jeff Winter; and her grandchildren, Travis Szkotak and Cynthia Szkotak.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church.

Muriel will be remembered and missed by all who loved her.