Florence Windschitl

Florence B. Windschitl was born in Mulligan Township, the daughter of John and Theresa (Helget) Zwaschka. She was baptized by Father Kern on February 22, 1909 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Florence was united in marriage to Wilfrid Windschitl by Father Galles on June 7, 1932 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey. Florence and Wilfrid owned the Comfrey Theatre, the Lyric Theatre in Wabasso, and the Comfrey Fashion Shop. The couple enjoyed five winters in Florida and Texas. Wilfrid died on April 23, 1974. Florence served in various offices for 30 years and was elected County Historian in 1983. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and traveling. Florence was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey. Florence died on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield at the age of 100 years. She is survived by her son - Darius and wife Geraldine Windschitl of Springfield; and siblings - Alfred and wife Evone Zwaschka of Comfrey, Dolores and husband Ray Mlazgar of Minneapolis, and Cyrilla Beal of Mankato. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband - Wilfrid; siblings - Sister Aleda Zwaschka; J. John Zwaschka; Leonard Zwaska, and Raymond Zwaska.