June 2, 1953 — October 16, 2024
Darwin Jay Winkowitsch was born in Rock Rapids, IA on June 2, 1953. He was the son of Kenneth and Kathryn (Cassens) Winkowitsch. Darwin was the oldest of five siblings including Dawn, Janice, Mary, and Daniel. The family lived at George, IA, Eagle Grove, MN, Allendorf, IA, and Round Lake, MN, before moving to Sibley, IA, in 1967. Darwin graduated from Sibley High School in 1971.