Mark Alan Winkel

Mark Alan Winkel was born January 23, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa to David and Carole (Block) Winkel. Mark grew up in Sioux City where he attended Crescent Park Elementary School and went on to graduate from Bishop Heelan High School in 1977. He later earned his associate degree in computer science from Western Iowa Tech. Growing up, Mark could be found riding his bicycle, unicycle, or his motorcycle. Mark served in the United States Marine Corps from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1980, spending time at Camp Pendleton, CA. Mark married Dawn (Sisson) Benson on September 3, 1988, at Grace United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Mark was happy to become a stepdad to Dawn’s children, Tara and Jason, and the couple welcomed their own son, Kyle in 1991. Mark and Dawn made their home in Sioux City. Dawn preceded Mark in death in 2019. Mark worked in Information Technology for a number of years for both Jebro and Aalfs Manufacturing. When he wasn’t working, Mark could be found camping, boating, skiing, taking a road trip, or fishing with his brother. He loved riding his motorcycle, or simply hanging around the fire and listening to music, his favorites being ‘60’s and ‘70’s rock and pop. He was a big fan of both the Hawkeyes and the Cyclones, as well as the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and the San Francisco 49’er’s. He had a bit of a sweet tooth and loved nothing more than being with friends and family. Mark passed away on February 29, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was preceded in death by his wife Dawn, parents David & Carole, brothers and sister-in-law David & Paula and Dick Winkel. Mark is survived by son his Kyle Winkel, daughter Tara & Damon Marks, and son Jason & Amy Benson, grandchildren Taiden Przymus, Tanner Benson and Chase Benson, step-grandchildren Lindsay Marks and Matthew Marks, siblings: Dianne Winkel, Dan & Carolyn Winkel, Ellen & Toli Polewik, Carole Anne & Dave Harmon, Steve & Nancy Winkel, Susan & Doug Boden, and fiancé Terri Trudeau-Lortz, with whom he has spent the past four years. Mark A. Winkel, 66, of Elkhorn, NE, formerly of Sioux City, passed away 2/29/24. Preceded in death by wife Dawn, parents David & Carole, brothers and sister-in-law David & Paula and Dick Winkel. Survived by son Kyle Winkel, daughter Tara & Damon Marks, and son Jason & Amy Benson, grandchildren Taiden Przymus, Tanner Benson and Chase Benson, siblings: Dianne Winkel, Dan & Carolyn Winkel, Ellen & Toli Polewik, Carole Anne & Dave Harmon, Steve & Nancy Winkel, Susan & Doug Boden, and fiancé Terri Trudeau-Lortz. Memorial service will be held at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn, NE on Wednesday, 3/6/24 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service, followed by military honors. Private interment. Memorials may be made to the family.

Mark Alan Winkel

January 23, 1958 - February 29, 2024