He believed and lived his values of kindness, respect and treating everyone as he would want to be treated. He was an incredible role model and inspiration for his children, friends and colleagues. Wint was also an avid gardener and nurtured and lovingly tended his beautiful gardens as he did his family.

The many children he tutored loved Papa Wint. Along with golf, Wint spent time volunteering in a local elementary school in California. They loved their California home and the many friends they cherished over the years. Wint and Gwen bought a home in Rancho Mirage, California where they spent much of the winter. Wint loved the game of golf and was a lifetime member of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. His stellar work ethic and his incredible way of building relationships, built the small brokerage into a very successful company. He wanted more family time so in 1963, he bought a food brokerage in Des Moines, and the family put down roots in Iowa. He and his family moved from Huron, South Dakota to Ankeny to Minneapolis and all the while traveling quite a bit. That first date started a life long love affair of undying affection, mutual respect and support.

Gwen would say that before saying yes, she looked at his bank account. He was a bit on the shy side but finally asked her on a date. The story goes that he would always line up behind her teller window, even if there was a wait. Wint met Gwen in South Dakota while he was working for the Creamette Company and she for a bank. He was offered a semi-pro baseball contract, but due to the war, he couldnвЂ™t accept it. Wint played football, basketball and baseball during high school, but his true love was baseball. He worked the farm with his grandparents, held jobs in town and was an accomplished athlete and student. Growing up in Warren, the oldest of three children, he kept very busy. He is now reunited with his first and only love, his wife, Gwen Znerold. On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, he died at Edgewater due to Covid-19.

Winton George Znerold was born on Jin Warren, Minnesota, the son of Manda and George Znerold.

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