Dennis L. VanWinkle was born April 25, 1950 in Tecumseh, Nebraska to Lester and Thelma (Johnson) VanWinkle. His family moved to Columbus when Dennis was young where he graduated from Kramer High School in 1968. Dennis worked for Becton-Dickinson for many years until retiring. He later worked at Apogee and as a security guard at Ag Park. Dennis enjoyed golfing and was an avid Husker football and volleyball fan.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Stephanie VanWinkle of International Falls, MN
Daughter: Kristen VanWinkle of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Fred VanWinkle of Columbus, NE
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Lester and Thelma VanWinkle