Loving mother, sister, aunt and loyal friend. Kay passed away peacefully Nov 27th, 2020 in Inver Grove Heights. Preceded in death by her parents Claire & Mary Wingert, and brother David Wingert. She will be greatly missed by daughter Kristen (Steve) Steichen, son Rob (Heather) Forslund, cherished granddaughter Charlotte Forslund, brothers Harry (Kay) Wingert & Frank (Leanne) Wingert, sister Gayle Wingert, sister-in-law Pat Wingert, and her nieces and nephews.
Kay was active in her church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a longtime P.E.O. member and found much happiness spending time with her friends & family. She greatly enjoyed traveling, going to plays, museums, concerts, lecture series, reading, sharing a meal or just getting together to visit. Kay added an extra touch to everything she did and always made people feel special.
Kay was born on the family farm and grew up in Iowa, graduating from Union Consolidated High School. After earning her teaching certificate, she taught school and lived in several cities before raising a family in Austin, MN, where she was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Later she moved to Omaha, NE where she entered into, and retired from, a career as Election Commissioner, and where she was a member of Presbyterian Church of the Cross. She returned to Minnesota several years ago to be near family, living in Hastings where she was a member of St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, and then finally in Inver Grove Heights.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 7, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1517 S 114th St. Omaha, NE 68144. Visitation at the church one-hour prior.