Kirk A. Winters

February 26, 2015

Kirk A. Winters, 56, of Rockford, IA died on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in Mason City, IA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am with a one hour prior visitation on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd St NW, Rockford. Pastor Judy Wooton will be officiating. A private family burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Fullerton Funeral Home in Rockford. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Kirk was born on October 14, 1958 in Mason City to Marvin and Sarah Alice Winters. He attended school in Rockford and graduated Rockford High School in 1977. Kirk ended up moving to St. Louis, Missouri and lived next door to his brother when he met the love of his life, Carol. Kirk and Carol were united in marriage on January 19, 1980 in St. Louis. To this union two children were born, Adam and Matthew. For many years Kirk worked as a Purchasing Manager for Microterm in St. Louis. In 1990 he started working for Alexander Manufacturing in Mason City up until he became ill in 2000. In his free time he enjoyed “Do It Yourself,” projects and liked to buy and sell goods. He liked old vehicles, traveling, hunting and fishing. Kirk also enjoyed collecting coins and guns. He was a quiet person with a caring heart. Kirk always put others before himself. Above all else he loved spending time with his family; especially his children and grandchildren. Kirk will be remembered for his kindness and sense of humor he shared with all of those he knew and loved. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 35 years, Carol Winters of Rockford; Sons, Adam (Stephanie) Winters of Minneapolis, MN and Matthew (Mindy) Winters of Mason City; grandchildren, Cydney, Hailey, Caleb, Alexys, Addison and Ava Winters; brothers, Rory (Deb) Winters, Larry (Donna) Winters and Bryan Winters; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Winters and sister-in-law, Karen Winters. Arrangements are with Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com