Cyril Windschitl

Cyril Joseph Windschitl Sr. was born on August 1, 1928 in Brown County, the son of Joseph and Sophia (Ubel) Windschitl. He attended country school and worked with his uncle doing road work. Cyril farmed with his father in Brown County and raised animals. He was united in marriage to Mary Weiss on June 9, 1952 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey, MN. The couple moved into Springfield in 1990. Cyril worked for the Springfield Public School until suffering a stroke and retired in 1993. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. He enjoyed watching baseball, fishing, hunting, and especially trapping. Cyril died on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Springfield Medical Center at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his wife - Mary Jane Windschitl of Springfield; children - Cyril Windschitl Jr. of Mankato and Mary Jean (Pat) Mathiowetz of Springfield; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and sisters - Arlene Kral of New Ulm, Alyce (John) Anstett of New Ulm, and Marlys (Merlin) Fixen of New Ulm. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter - Beth Ann Plotz.