Winter, John B. Age 91, of Bloomington and Palm Desert, CA, passed away November 14, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, sister Barbara, and first wife Beverly. John owned John Winter Agency and Midwest Hearing Industries for many years where he was a pioneer in selling hearing aid insurance. He was in the Marine Corps Reserve for 15 years and on active duty in the Korean War. John served three terms as Mayor of North St Paul from 1961 until his election to the MN State House of Representatives in 1967 where he served until 1971. Flying was one of his greatest joys and he flew annually to Palm Desert to enjoy his other passion- golfing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. John is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Win Naughton Winter; his children John (Gretchen), Jim (Kim) and Lynn (Stephen) Lindgren; loving stepchildren, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well his brothers Ron (Margaret) in California and Jeff (Dee) in Arizona; nieces, nephews and many friends and associates. Visitation Sunday, November 21 from 3-6pm at Washburn McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 W 50th & Hwy 100. Funeral service Monday, 11am, Grace Church, Eden Prairie campus, Door 2. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial at Ft Snelling, Wednesday at 12:30pm. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on November 21, 2021


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